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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: $21,690

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,315

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820102010
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleOptimaOptima
TrimCoastSEDuneEXSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $19,620 $20,370
Floor mats 235 235 235    
Premium Package         2,000
Floor mats 185 185 185    
Premium Package         1,790
Options (change) 235 235 235 0 2,000
Options (change) 185 185 185 0 1,790
Destination 850 850 850 695 695
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $21,690 $24,670
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $20,315 $22,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,146
Model Year20182018201820102010
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleOptimaOptima
TrimCoastSEDuneEXSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$21,690$24,670
Adjustments for Features-800-1,375-1,5500-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,405$23,730$26,325$21,690$22,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0$1,280
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$20,315$22,855
Adjustments for Features-768-1,320-1,4880-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,461$22,773$25,266$20,315$21,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,805$0$965

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018201820102010
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleOptimaOptima
TrimCoastSEDuneEXSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app $25   
Sunshade, rear    $125
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports $0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Traffic + travel information $25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals    $75
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,325$4,900$5,075$3,525$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$1,375$1,550$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-768-1,320-1,4880-1,575

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182010
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 Weight3,012 lb.3,197 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 SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

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