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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,829

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $7,726

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $7,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelNew BeetleS40S40
Trim2.5 / TDI2.4iT5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,180 $24,365 $28,515
Base Invoice $16,107 $22,903 $26,804
Package 2 1,755    
Package 1 1,390    
Satellite radio 375    
CD changer, remote 499    
Climate Package   675 675
Select Package   2,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Leather seating surfaces   1,200  
Wood trim   0  
Premium Package     2,350
Package 2 1,629    
Package 1 1,291    
Satellite radio 331    
CD changer, remote 340    
Climate Package   580 580
Select Package   1,801  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408 408
Leather seating surfaces   1,032  
Wood trim   0  
Premium Package     2,021
Options (change) 4,019 4,445 3,500
Options (change) 3,591 3,821 3,009
Destination 630 745 745
Total Price $21,829 $29,555 $32,760
Total Invoice $20,328 $27,469 $30,558

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,826
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,375
Model Year200620082008
ModelNew BeetleS40S40
Trim2.5 / TDI2.4iT5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5168hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM5M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,829$29,555$32,760
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,829$27,655$29,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,480
Total Invoice$20,328$27,469$30,558
Adjustments for Features0-1,766-3,381
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,328$25,703$27,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,474

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year200620082008
ModelNew BeetleS40S40
Trim2.5 / TDI2.4iT5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125 $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim $300 
Total Value of Features$765$2,665$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,766-3,381

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20062008
ModelNew BeetleS40
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in103.9 in
Length161.1 in175.9 in
Width67.9 in69.7 in
Height59.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 2.4i

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
205/50R17 tires400No
Unbranded, 160W, 8 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested152553%
Total Not Requested135047%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested205066%
Total Not Requested105034%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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