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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: $27,500

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $6,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,158

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $5,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelBeetleOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $32,150 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $23,058 $29,815 $25,920 $33,140
Premium Package 2,500   3,300  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130      
Technology Package   2,350 2,400  
Premium Package 2,150   3,060  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100      
Technology Package   2,185 2,230  
Options (change) 2,630 2,350 5,700 0
Options (change) 2,250 2,185 5,290 0
Destination 850 825 825 825
Total Price $27,500 $35,325 $34,225 $36,325
Total Invoice $26,158 $32,825 $32,035 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,078
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelBeetleOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9550, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$27,500$35,325$34,225$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,965-2,990-4,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,500$32,360$31,235$31,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$0$750
Total Invoice$26,158$32,825$32,035$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,755-2,799-4,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,158$30,070$29,236$29,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$834$0$671

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelBeetleOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$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$50
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Mirrorlink support$0   
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,560$7,525$7,550$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965$2,990$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,755-2,799-4,058

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,013 lb.3,238 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested120069%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
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%
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%

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