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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: $2,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $1,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelBeetleBeetleS40S40
TrimR-LineGSRT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $26,085 $29,281
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300      
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100    
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Preferred Package     2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Proximity key     450 450
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Leather seating surfaces       200
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088      
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056    
Multimedia Package     1,880 1,880
Preferred Package     1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Proximity key     423 423
Xenon HID headlights     752 752
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 5,800 4,000
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 5,452 3,760
Destination 820 795 875 875
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $34,425 $36,025
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $32,412 $33,916

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $966
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelBeetleBeetleS40S40
TrimR-LineGSRT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4210hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionS6S6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$32,215$31,890$34,425$36,025
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,105-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$33,320$34,695
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$32,412$33,916
Adjustments for Features0-240-1,040-1,252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$31,372$32,664
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2014201420112011
ModelBeetleBeetleS40S40
TrimR-LineGSRT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
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$15  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Boost gauge$75$75  
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200  
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$200
Metal pedals$75$75  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,910$3,160$4,015$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,105$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-1,040-1,252

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20142011
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.3,363 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft314.3 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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested185082%
Total Not Requested40018%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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