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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelBeetleOptimaOptima
TrimSESXHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $23,058 $24,760 $24,020
Premium Package 2,500 2,950  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130    
Floor mats 235    
Navigation system   1,400  
Premium Technology Package     5,350
Premium Package 2,150 2,635  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100    
Floor mats 185    
Navigation system   1,250  
Premium Technology Package     4,780
Options (change) 2,865 4,350 5,350
Options (change) 2,435 3,885 4,780
Destination 850 750 750
Total Price $27,735 $31,600 $31,800
Total Invoice $26,343 $29,395 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,627
Model Year201820122012
ModelBeetleOptimaOptima
TrimSESXHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$27,735$31,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$30,100$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$26,343$29,395$29,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,395-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$28,000$27,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820122012
ModelBeetleOptimaOptima
TrimSESXHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
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  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
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$200
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,575$6,075$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,395-1,580

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,013 lb.3,207 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
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested47516%
Total Not Requested253084%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested172527%
Total Not Requested473073%

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