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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: $19,849

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $11,006

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,453

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $10,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleV50V50
TrimSSE2.4iT5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $26,815 $29,715
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $25,206 $27,932
Heated front seats 225      
Sunroof 1,000      
CD changer, remote 499 499    
Climate Package     675 675
Select Package     2,145  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Wood trim     0  
Heated front seats 199      
Sunroof 883      
CD changer, remote 340 340    
Climate Package     580 580
Select Package     1,844  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     408 408
Wood trim     0  
Options (change) 1,724 499 3,295 1,150
Options (change) 1,422 340 2,832 988
Destination 650 650 745 745
Total Price $19,849 $21,674 $30,855 $31,610
Total Invoice $18,453 $20,528 $28,783 $29,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,016
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,608
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleV50V50
TrimSSE2.4iT5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I5150hp I5168hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM5T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$19,849$21,674$30,855$31,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-3,990-2,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,849$20,424$26,865$28,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$2,080
Total Invoice$18,453$20,528$28,783$29,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,184-3,722-2,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,453$19,344$25,061$27,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$891$0$2,103

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo V50

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleV50V50
TrimSSE2.4iT5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125 $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim  $300 
Total Value of Features$1,415$2,665$5,405$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$3,990$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,184-3,722-2,501

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082008
ModelNew BeetleV50
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase98.7 in103.9 in
Length161.1 in177.7 in
Width67.9 in69.7 in
Height59.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,327 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 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 2.4i

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Aluminum trim100No
Aux input50Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 160W, 8 speakers350No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested140045%
Total Not Requested172555%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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