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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,872

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $7,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleC30C30
TrimSSET5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $22,372 $24,393
Rear spoiler 479 479    
iPod integration 199 199    
Heated front seats 225   450 450
Sunroof 1,000   1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     525 525
Cargo cover     180 180
Center armrest(s), second row     40 40
Special order charge     300 300
Cruise control     185  
Satellite radio     395  
Rear spoiler 310 310    
iPod integration 176 176    
Heated front seats 199   423 423
Sunroof 883   1,128 1,128
Metallic paint (extra cost)     494 494
Cargo cover     169 169
Center armrest(s), second row     38 38
Special order charge     282 282
Cruise control     174  
Satellite radio     371  
Options (change) 1,903 678 3,275 2,695
Options (change) 1,568 486 3,079 2,534
Destination 650 650 825 825
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $27,900 $29,470
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $26,276 $27,752

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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: $6,397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,288
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleC30C30
TrimSSET5T5 R-Design
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, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$20,028$21,853$27,900$29,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,475-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$26,425$27,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$895
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$26,276$27,752
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-1,389-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$24,887$25,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$840

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleC30C30
TrimSSET5T5 R-Design
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  
Rear wiper  $175$175
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
Aux input  $50$50
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights   $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$115$1,365$1,590$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,475$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-1,389-2,025

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082009
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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