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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,352

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,763

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleC30C30
TrimSSEVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $21,573 $24,158
Sunroof 1,000   1,200 1,200
Rear spoiler 479 479 200  
Heated front seats 225      
CD changer, remote 499 499    
Climate Package     675 675
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Cargo cover     180 180
Cruise control     185 185
CD changer, in-dash     475 475
Special order charge     300 300
Satellite radio     295  
Sunroof 883   1,032 1,032
Rear spoiler 310 310 172  
Heated front seats 199      
CD changer, remote 340 340    
Climate Package     580 580
Metallic paint (extra cost)     408 408
Cargo cover     155 155
Cruise control     159 159
CD changer, in-dash     409 409
Special order charge     258 258
Satellite radio     254  
Options (change) 2,203 978 3,985 3,490
Options (change) 1,732 650 3,427 3,001
Destination 650 650 745 745
Total Price $20,328 $22,153 $27,680 $29,935
Total Invoice $18,763 $20,838 $25,745 $27,904

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,802
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,540
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleC30C30
TrimSSEVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM5T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$20,328$22,153$27,680$29,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,550-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,328$20,903$26,130$28,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$1,905
Total Invoice$18,763$20,838$25,745$27,904
Adjustments for Features0-1,176-1,442-1,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,763$19,662$24,303$26,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$899$0$1,830

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleC30C30
TrimSSEVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$415$1,665$1,965$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,550$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,176-1,442-1,771

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082008
ModelNew BeetleC30
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in103.9 in
Length161.1 in167.4 in
Width67.9 in70.2 in
Height59.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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