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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,829

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $11,621

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $11,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelNew BeetleV50V50
Trim2.5 / TDI2.4iT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,180 $28,700 $33,050
Base Invoice $16,107 $26,978 $31,067
Package 2 1,755    
Package 1 1,390    
Satellite radio 375    
CD changer, remote 499    
Climate Package   900 900
Preferred Package   1,250 1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Leather seating surfaces   1,200 200
Package 2 1,629    
Package 1 1,291    
Satellite radio 331    
CD changer, remote 340    
Climate Package   846 846
Preferred Package   1,175 1,175
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Leather seating surfaces   1,128 188
Options (change) 4,019 3,900 2,900
Options (change) 3,591 3,666 2,726
Destination 630 850 850
Total Price $21,829 $33,450 $36,800
Total Invoice $20,328 $31,494 $34,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,921
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,682
Model Year200620102010
ModelNew BeetleV50V50
Trim2.5 / TDI2.4iT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I5168hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,829$33,450$36,800
Adjustments for Features0-3,700-5,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,829$29,750$31,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$20,328$31,494$34,643
Adjustments for Features0-3,484-5,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,328$28,010$29,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,526

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo V50

Model Year200620102010
ModelNew BeetleV50V50
Trim2.5 / TDI2.4iT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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
Total Value of Features$690$4,390$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,700$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,484-5,107

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20062010
ModelNew BeetleV50
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase98.7 in103.9 in
Length161.1 in178.0 in
Width67.9 in69.7 in
Height59.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,322 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft344.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested127566%
Total Not Requested65034%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 2.4i

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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