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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: $24,335

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $5,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,329

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $4,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelBeetleBeetleOptima
TrimCoastSEEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $25,140
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $23,453
Floor mats 235 235  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130 130  
Premium Package     3,700
Floor mats 185 185  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100  
Premium Package     3,372
Options (change) 365 365 3,700
Options (change) 285 285 3,372
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $24,335 $25,235 $29,690
Total Invoice $23,329 $24,193 $27,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $510
Model Year201820182016
ModelBeetleBeetleOptima
TrimCoastSEEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4174hp I4185hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,335$25,235$29,690
Adjustments for Features0-575-4,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,335$24,660$25,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0
Total Invoice$23,329$24,193$27,675
Adjustments for Features0-551-3,836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,329$23,642$23,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$313$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182016
ModelBeetleBeetleOptima
TrimCoastSEEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr 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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
Mirrorlink support$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front row armrests  $100
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$3,585$4,160$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-551-3,836

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,012 lb.3,219 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested70019%
Total Not Requested290081%

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