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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: $22,040

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,405

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172007
ModelBeetleBeetleOptima
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T DuneEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,975 $23,995 $19,395
Base Invoice $24,937 $23,035 $18,045
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130  
Technology Package   1,695  
2.7L V6     1,005
Rear spoiler     200
Sunroof     800
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100  
Technology Package   1,458  
2.7L V6     845
Rear spoiler     160
Sunroof     715
Options (change) 130 1,825 2,005
Options (change) 100 1,558 1,720
Destination 820 820 640
Total Price $26,925 $26,640 $22,040
Total Invoice $25,857 $25,413 $20,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,225
Model Year201720172007
ModelBeetleBeetleOptima
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T DuneEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG24/33 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$26,925$26,640$22,040
Adjustments for Features-3,360-2,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,565$24,130$22,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$565$0
Total Invoice$25,857$25,413$20,405
Adjustments for Features-3,227-2,3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,630$23,019$20,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$389$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172007
ModelBeetleBeetleOptima
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T DuneEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0 
Total Value of Features$6,010$5,160$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,360$2,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,227-2,3940

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172007
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 Weight3,018 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110060%
Total Not Requested72540%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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