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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $9,722

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $9,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleS40S40
TrimSSE2.4iT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $26,200 $31,150
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $24,628 $29,281
iPod integration 199 199    
Heated front seats 225      
Sunroof 1,000      
Rear spoiler 479 479    
Climate Package     900 900
Preferred Package     1,250 1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
iPod integration 176 176    
Heated front seats 199      
Sunroof 883      
Rear spoiler 310 310    
Climate Package     846 846
Preferred Package     1,175 1,175
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Options (change) 1,903 678 2,700 2,700
Options (change) 1,568 486 2,538 2,538
Destination 650 650 850 850
Total Price $20,028 $21,853 $29,750 $34,700
Total Invoice $18,599 $20,674 $28,016 $32,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,447
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,333
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleS40S40
TrimSSE2.4iT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5168hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM5T6M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$20,028$21,853$29,750$34,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,275-5,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,028$20,603$26,475$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$2,875
Total Invoice$18,599$20,674$28,016$32,669
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-3,084-5,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,599$19,491$24,932$27,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$2,700

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleS40S40
TrimSSE2.4iT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$690$1,940$3,965$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,275$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-3,084-5,037

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo S40 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082010
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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo S40 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 2.4i

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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