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Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $2,552

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelC30C30Beetle
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Turbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $23,395
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $22,459
Climate Package 412 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Fog lights 295 295  
Special order charge 300 300  
Rear spoiler 200    
Trip computer 100 100  
Cruise control 185 185  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275   0
Xenon HID headlights 700 700 1,000
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Satellite radio 295    
Proximity key 450 450  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Navigation Package     1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package     3,000
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Climate Package 354 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Cargo cover 155 155  
Fog lights 254 254  
Special order charge 258 258  
Rear spoiler 172    
Trip computer 86 86  
Cruise control 159 159  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237   0
Xenon HID headlights 602 602 860
Navigation system 1,896 1,896  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Satellite radio 254    
Proximity key 387 387  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Navigation Package     1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package     2,880
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 9,722 8,952 6,700
Options (change) 8,536 7,873 6,332
Destination 745 745 770
Total Price $33,417 $35,397 $30,865
Total Invoice $30,854 $32,776 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,922
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,647
Model Year200820082012
ModelC30C30Beetle
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Turbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$33,417$35,397$30,865
Adjustments for Features0-350-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,417$35,047$30,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,630$0
Total Invoice$30,854$32,776$29,561
Adjustments for Features0-324-354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,854$32,452$29,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082012
ModelC30C30Beetle
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Turbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Metal pedals  $75
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,890$2,240$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-324-354

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082012
ModelC30Beetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in99.9 in
Length167.4 in168.4 in
Width70.2 in71.2 in
Height57.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

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

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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