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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelBeetleOptima
TrimTurboEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $20,690
Base Invoice $22,459 $19,255
Navigation Package 1,600  
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Navigation system   1,200
2.7L V6   1,005
Navigation Package 1,536  
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Navigation system   1,075
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 5,700 4,475
Options (change) 5,472 3,940
Destination 770 675
Total Price $29,865 $25,840
Total Invoice $28,701 $23,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,983
Model Year20122009
ModelBeetleOptima
TrimTurboEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$29,865$25,840
Adjustments for Features0-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$25,675
Total Invoice$28,701$23,870
Adjustments for Features0-152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,701$23,718

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122009
ModelBeetleOptima
TrimTurboEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener $100
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,760$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-152

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122009
ModelBeetleOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in107.1 in
Length168.4 in189.0 in
Width71.2 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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