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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: $31,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,275

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleOptima
TrimR-Line SELSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $30,500
Base Invoice $31,249 $28,380
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Options (change) 130 0
Options (change) 100 0
Destination 820 895
Total Price $33,500 $31,395
Total Invoice $32,169 $29,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,134
Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleOptima
TrimR-Line SELSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$33,500$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,500$30,065
Total Invoice$32,169$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,169$28,035

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172018
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,435$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,240

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172018
ModelBeetleOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in110.4 in
Length168.4 in191.1 in
Width71.2 in73.2 in
Height58.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft315.9 ft3

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

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