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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelBeetleOptima
TrimR-Line SELSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $26,200
Base Invoice $31,249 $24,480
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,000
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Technology Package   1,785
Premium Package   1,790
Options (change) 130 4,000
Options (change) 100 3,575
Destination 820 750
Total Price $33,500 $30,950
Total Invoice $32,169 $28,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,330
Model Year20172011
ModelBeetleOptima
TrimR-Line SELSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$33,500$30,950
Adjustments for Features-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,465$30,950
Total Invoice$32,169$28,805
Adjustments for Features-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,135$28,805

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172011
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$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 
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 
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 door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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
Total Value of Features$5,385$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-340

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172011
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
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
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%

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