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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: $23,525

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,765

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelBeetleOptima
Trim2.5LEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,295 $19,895
Base Invoice $19,483 $18,510
Sunroof Package 2,600  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Stability control   650
Premium Package   1,300
2.7L V6   1,005
Sunroof Package 2,496  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056  
Stability control   580
Premium Package   1,160
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 3,700 2,955
Options (change) 3,552 2,580
Destination 820 675
Total Price $24,815 $23,525
Total Invoice $23,855 $21,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,821
Model Year20142008
ModelBeetleOptima
Trim2.5LEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/60-16
Total Price$24,815$23,525
Adjustments for Features0-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,815$22,735
Total Invoice$23,855$21,765
Adjustments for Features0-731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,855$21,034

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142008
ModelBeetleOptima
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
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
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
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$2,685$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-731

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142008
ModelBeetleOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in107.1 in
Length168.4 in186.4 in
Width71.2 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested52532%

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-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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