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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: $980

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,479

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelNew BeetleOptima
Trim2.5LEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,690 $19,895
Base Invoice $17,747 $18,510
Sunroof 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Stability control   650
Premium Package   1,300
Sunroof 883  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,099  
Stability control   580
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 2,100 1,950
Options (change) 1,982 1,740
Destination 750 675
Total Price $21,540 $22,520
Total Invoice $20,479 $20,925

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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: $1,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,002
Model Year20102008
ModelNew BeetleOptima
Trim2.5LEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5162hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16
Total Price$21,540$22,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,540$19,885
Total Invoice$20,479$20,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,479$18,477

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102008
ModelNew BeetleOptima
Trim2.5LEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$1,815$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,448

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102008
ModelNew BeetleOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in107.1 in
Length161.1 in186.4 in
Width67.9 in71.1 in
Height59.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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