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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: $31,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $495

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,275

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelBeetleBeetleOptima
TrimR-LineGSRSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $30,500
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $28,380
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 0
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 0
Destination 820 795 895
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $31,395
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $29,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,376
Model Year201420142018
ModelBeetleBeetleOptima
TrimR-LineGSRSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4210hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$32,215$31,890$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$27,915
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-240-3,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$26,030
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420142018
ModelBeetleBeetleOptima
TrimR-LineGSRSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,760$5,010$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-3,245

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142018
ModelBeetleOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in110.4 in
Length168.4 in191.1 in
Width71.2 in73.2 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested275059%
Total Not Requested187541%

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