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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $6,782

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleS40
TrimTurboT5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $28,515
Base Invoice $22,459 $26,804
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000 800
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Climate Package   412
Dynamic Trim Package   1,695
Premium Package   2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Proximity key   450
Navigation system   2,205
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Xenon HID headlights 860 688
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Climate Package   354
Dynamic Trim Package   1,457
Premium Package   2,021
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Proximity key   387
Navigation system   1,896
Options (change) 6,700 8,387
Options (change) 6,332 7,211
Destination 770 745
Total Price $30,865 $37,647
Total Invoice $29,561 $34,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,740
Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleS40
TrimTurboT5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$30,865$37,647
Adjustments for Features0-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,865$36,067
Total Invoice$29,561$34,760
Adjustments for Features0-1,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,561$33,301

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleS40
TrimTurboT5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,335$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,459

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122008
ModelBeetleS40
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in103.9 in
Length168.4 in175.9 in
Width71.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,278 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft312.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested185060%
Total Not Requested125040%

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