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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $1,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $1,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011
ModelBeetleS40S40
TrimR-Line SELT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,450 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $30,193 $26,085 $29,281
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Proximity key   450 450
Blind spot warning system   700 700
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Leather seating surfaces     200
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Proximity key   423 423
Blind spot warning system   658 658
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 1,100 6,500 4,700
Options (change) 1,056 6,110 4,418
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $33,370 $35,125 $36,725
Total Invoice $32,069 $33,070 $34,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $973
Model Year201620112011
ModelBeetleS40S40
TrimR-Line SELT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$33,370$35,125$36,725
Adjustments for Features0-30-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,370$35,095$36,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$32,069$33,070$34,574
Adjustments for Features0-28-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,069$33,042$34,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201620112011
ModelBeetleS40S40
TrimR-Line SELT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Boost gauge$75  
Chronometer$100  
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$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  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,810$3,840$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$30$255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-28-240

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20162011
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
Volvo S40 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
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

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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