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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: $25,715

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T   
Difference: $125

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
ModelBeetleOptimaOptima
Trim1.8TEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,295 $20,690 $21,140
Base Invoice $19,483 $19,255 $19,665
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 4,600    
Premium Package   1,300 1,300
Convenience Package   970 800
Navigation system   1,200 1,200
2.7L V6   1,005 1,005
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 4,416    
Premium Package   1,160 1,160
Convenience Package   865 715
Navigation system   1,075 1,075
2.7L V6   840 935
Options (change) 4,600 4,475 4,305
Options (change) 4,416 3,940 3,885
Destination 820 675 675
Total Price $25,715 $25,840 $26,120
Total Invoice $24,719 $23,870 $24,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,449
Model Year201420092009
ModelBeetleOptimaOptima
Trim1.8TEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4194hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$25,715$25,840$26,120
Adjustments for Features0-2,815-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,715$23,025$23,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$24,719$23,870$24,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-2,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,719$21,270$21,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$622

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420092009
ModelBeetleOptimaOptima
Trim1.8TEXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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$1,135$3,950$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,815$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,600-2,333

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142009
ModelBeetleOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in107.1 in
Length168.4 in189.0 in
Width71.2 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,948 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested127543%

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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%
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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