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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelBeetleOptima
TrimR-Line SELEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $20,690
Base Invoice $31,249 $19,255
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
2.7L V6   1,005
Navigation system   1,200
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
2.7L V6   840
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 130 4,475
Options (change) 100 3,940
Destination 820 675
Total Price $33,500 $25,840
Total Invoice $32,169 $23,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,697
Model Year20172009
ModelBeetleOptima
TrimR-Line SELEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$33,500$25,840
Adjustments for Features-2,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,790$25,840
Total Invoice$32,169$23,870
Adjustments for Features-2,6020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,567$23,870

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172009
ModelBeetleOptima
TrimR-Line SELEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear $125
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
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 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,110$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6020

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172009
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 Weight3,104 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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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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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