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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: $6,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $5,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelBeetleBeetleS40
TrimR-LineGSRT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $32,350
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $30,409
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Climate Package     675
Metallic paint (extra cost)     525
Xenon HID headlights     800
Leather seating surfaces     200
Proximity key     450
Navigation system     2,205
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Climate Package     634
Metallic paint (extra cost)     494
Xenon HID headlights     752
Leather seating surfaces     188
Proximity key     423
Navigation system     2,073
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 4,855
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 4,564
Destination 820 795 825
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $38,030
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $35,798

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,234
Model Year201420142009
ModelBeetleBeetleS40
TrimR-LineGSRT5 R-Design
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$38,030
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$36,800
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$35,798
Adjustments for Features0-240-1,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$34,640
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201420142009
ModelBeetleBeetleS40
TrimR-LineGSRT5 R-Design
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
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $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 height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,585$2,835$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-1,158

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20142009
ModelBeetleS40
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in103.9 in
Length168.4 in176.2 in
Width71.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.3,326 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-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested360078%
Total Not Requested102522%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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%

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