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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $400

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,751

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720142014
ModelBeetleOptimaOptima
TrimR-Line SELSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $31,249 $25,763 $32,963
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Technology Package   2,300  
Premium Package   3,300  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Technology Package   2,129  
Premium Package   3,059  
Options (change) 130 5,600 0
Options (change) 100 5,188 0
Destination 820 800 800
Total Price $33,500 $33,900 $36,100
Total Invoice $32,169 $31,751 $33,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,626
Model Year201720142014
ModelBeetleOptimaOptima
TrimR-Line SELSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,500$33,900$36,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,290-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,500$32,610$33,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$32,169$31,751$33,763
Adjustments for Features0-1,208-2,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,169$30,543$31,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$751

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720142014
ModelBeetleOptimaOptima
TrimR-Line SELSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,785$6,075$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,290$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,208-2,469

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172014
ModelBeetleOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in110.0 in
Length168.4 in190.7 in
Width71.2 in72.1 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.3 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested52516%
Total Not Requested275084%

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