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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: $18,350

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $13,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,230

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $12,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelNew BeetleV50
TrimST5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,475 $28,140
Base Invoice $16,381 $26,487
Heated front seats 225  
Climate Package   675
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Stability control   695
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Heated front seats 199  
Climate Package   580
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Stability control   597
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 225 3,095
Options (change) 199 2,835
Destination 650 695
Total Price $18,350 $31,930
Total Invoice $17,230 $30,017

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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: $10,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,755
Model Year20082006
ModelNew BeetleV50
TrimST5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I5218hp I5
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$18,350$31,930
Adjustments for Features0-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,350$28,705
Total Invoice$17,230$30,017
Adjustments for Features0-3,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,230$26,985

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082006
ModelNew BeetleV50
TrimST5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$590$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,032

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082006
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 Weight2,884 lb.3,379 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 T5

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

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