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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: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $5,757

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $4,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008
ModelBeetleBeetleS40
TrimR-LineGSRT5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $28,515
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $26,804
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Climate Package     412
Dynamic Trim Package     1,695
Premium Package     2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Proximity key     450
Xenon HID headlights     800
Navigation system     2,205
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Climate Package     354
Dynamic Trim Package     1,457
Premium Package     2,021
Metallic paint (extra cost)     408
Proximity key     387
Xenon HID headlights     688
Navigation system     1,896
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 8,387
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 7,211
Destination 820 795 745
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $37,647
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $34,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,652
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,103
Model Year201420142008
ModelBeetleBeetleS40
TrimR-LineGSRT5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4210hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionS6S6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$32,215$31,890$37,647
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$36,292
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$34,760
Adjustments for Features0-240-1,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$33,509
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201420142008
ModelBeetleBeetleS40
TrimR-LineGSRT5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$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$100 
Total Value of Features$2,685$2,935$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-1,251

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20142008
ModelBeetleS40
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in103.9 in
Length168.4 in175.9 in
Width71.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,104 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested335072%
Total Not Requested127528%

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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