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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: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $10,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $9,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelNew BeetleS40S40
Trim2.5L2.4iT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,690 $28,550 $32,350
Base Invoice $17,747 $26,837 $30,409
Sunroof 1,000    
Climate Package   675 675
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525 525
Sunroof 883    
Climate Package   634 634
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494 494
Options (change) 1,000 1,200 1,200
Options (change) 883 1,128 1,128
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $20,440 $30,575 $34,375
Total Invoice $19,380 $28,790 $32,362

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,997
Model Year201020092009
ModelNew BeetleS40S40
Trim2.5L2.4iT5 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)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$20,440$30,575$34,375
Adjustments for Features0-3,625-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,440$26,950$29,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575
Total Invoice$19,380$28,790$32,362
Adjustments for Features0-3,413-4,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,380$25,377$27,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,419

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201020092009
ModelNew BeetleS40S40
Trim2.5L2.4iT5 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
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  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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 player$125  
HD radio $50$50
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
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
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
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$390$4,015$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,625$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,413-4,566

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20102009
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
Volvo S40 2.4i

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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