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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelBeetleOptima
TrimR-Line SELEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,450 $19,100
Base Invoice $30,193 $17,605
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Rear spoiler   220
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Rear spoiler   169
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
Options (change) 0 2,100
Options (change) 0 1,834
Destination 820 590
Total Price $32,270 $21,790
Total Invoice $31,013 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,947
Model Year20162006
ModelBeetleOptima
TrimR-Line SELEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/60-15
Total Price$32,270$21,790
Adjustments for Features-3,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,110$21,790
Total Invoice$31,013$20,029
Adjustments for Features-3,0370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,976$20,029

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162006
ModelBeetleOptima
TrimR-Line SELEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
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 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,585$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0370

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162006
ModelBeetleOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in185.8 in
Width71.2 in71.5 in
Height58.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft313.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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