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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Seltos Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Seltos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $2,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
ModelBeetleSeltos
TrimSESX
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,020 $27,990
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 235 130
Cargo mat   95
Sunroof   700
Illuminated door sill trim plates   295
Premium Package 2,150  
Floor mats 185 0
Cargo mat   0
Sunroof   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Options (change) 2,735 1,220
Options (change) 2,335 0
Destination 850 1,175
Total Price $27,605 $30,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,335
Model Year20182021
ModelBeetleSeltos
TrimSESX
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,605$30,385
Adjustments for Features0-6,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,605$23,470

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20182021
ModelBeetleSeltos
TrimSESX
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Power rear side windows $200
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cyclist detection $25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit intervention $25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Speaker lights $100
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,760$10,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-267

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20182021
ModelBeetleSeltos
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase100.0 in103.5 in
Length168.4 in172.0 in
Width71.2 in70.9 in
Height58.5 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft362.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

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

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