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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: $9,946

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $9,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelNew BeetleS40S40
Trim2.5 / TDI2.4iT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,180 $28,550 $32,350
Base Invoice $16,107 $26,837 $30,409
Package 2 1,755    
Package 1 1,390    
Satellite radio 375    
CD changer, remote 499    
Climate Package   675 675
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525 525
Leather seating surfaces   1,200 200
Package 2 1,629    
Package 1 1,291    
Satellite radio 331    
CD changer, remote 340    
Climate Package   634 634
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494 494
Leather seating surfaces   1,128 188
Options (change) 4,019 2,400 1,400
Options (change) 3,591 2,256 1,316
Destination 630 825 825
Total Price $21,829 $31,775 $34,575
Total Invoice $20,328 $29,918 $32,550

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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: $7,046
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,859
Model Year200620092009
ModelNew BeetleS40S40
Trim2.5 / TDI2.4iT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5168hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM5T5T5
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$31,775$34,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,829$28,875$30,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025
Total Invoice$20,328$29,918$32,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,731-3,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,328$27,187$29,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,903

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year200620092009
ModelNew BeetleS40S40
Trim2.5 / TDI2.4iT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener$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 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
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$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$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$765$3,665$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,731-3,460

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20062009
ModelNew BeetleS40
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in103.9 in
Length161.1 in176.2 in
Width67.9 in69.7 in
Height59.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,274 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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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