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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: $19,803

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $11,372

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,400

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $10,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleS40S40
TrimSSET5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $26,085 $29,281
iPod integration 199 199    
Sunroof 1,000      
Rear spoiler 479 479    
Preferred Package     2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
iPod integration 176 176    
Sunroof 883      
Rear spoiler 310 310    
Preferred Package     1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Options (change) 1,678 678 2,550 550
Options (change) 1,369 486 2,397 517
Destination 650 650 875 875
Total Price $19,803 $21,853 $31,175 $32,575
Total Invoice $18,400 $20,674 $29,357 $30,673

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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: $6,332
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,211
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleS40S40
TrimSSET5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM5T6T5T5
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$19,803$21,853$31,175$32,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,465-5,040-4,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,803$20,388$26,135$27,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0$1,625
Total Invoice$18,400$20,674$29,357$30,673
Adjustments for Features0-1,386-4,746-4,534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,400$19,288$24,611$26,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$888$0$1,528

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleS40S40
TrimSSET5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
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 
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$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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
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
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
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$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$600$2,065$5,640$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465$5,040$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,386-4,746-4,534

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082011
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.3,364 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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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested135060%

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