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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,540

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $150

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,315

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelNew BeetleOptimaOptima
Trim2.5LEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,690 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $17,747 $19,620 $20,370
Sunroof 1,000    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Premium Package     2,000
Sunroof 883    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,099    
Premium Package     1,790
Options (change) 2,100 0 2,000
Options (change) 1,982 0 1,790
Destination 750 695 695
Total Price $21,540 $21,690 $24,670
Total Invoice $20,479 $20,315 $22,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,953
Model Year201020102010
ModelNew BeetleOptimaOptima
Trim2.5LEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$21,540$21,690$24,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,910-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,540$19,780$21,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,280
Total Invoice$20,479$20,315$22,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,789-3,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,479$18,526$19,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$985

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020102010
ModelNew BeetleOptimaOptima
Trim2.5LEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,515$4,425$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,910$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,789-3,344

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102010
ModelNew BeetleOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in107.1 in
Length161.1 in189.0 in
Width67.9 in71.1 in
Height59.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

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