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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $1,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelBeetleOptima
TrimR-Line SELSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,450 $26,500
Base Invoice $30,193 $24,760
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system   1,400
Premium Package   2,950
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Limited Package   2,937
Navigation system   1,250
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 1,100 7,650
Options (change) 1,056 6,822
Destination 820 750
Total Price $33,370 $34,900
Total Invoice $32,069 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,812
Model Year20162012
ModelBeetleOptima
TrimR-Line SELSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$33,370$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$32,660
Total Invoice$32,069$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$30,257

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
ModelBeetleOptima
TrimR-Line SELSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Total Value of Features$4,360$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,075

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
ModelBeetleOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in110.0 in
Length168.4 in190.7 in
Width71.2 in72.1 in
Height58.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested47516%
Total Not Requested253084%

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