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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: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $2,002

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelC30C30BeetleBeetle
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0R-LineGSR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $23,995 $28,795
Climate Package 412 412    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Cargo cover 180 180    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Special order charge 300 300    
Fog lights 295 295    
Rear spoiler 200      
Trip computer 100 100    
Cruise control 185 185    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
CD changer, in-dash 475 475    
Satellite radio 295      
Proximity key 450 450    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
6-speed automated manual     1,100 1,100
Climate Package 354 354    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408    
Cargo cover 155 155    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237      
Special order charge 258 258    
Fog lights 254 254    
Rear spoiler 172      
Trip computer 86 86    
Cruise control 159 159    
Sunroof 1,032 1,032    
CD changer, in-dash 409 409    
Satellite radio 254      
Proximity key 387 387    
Navigation system 1,896 1,896    
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032    
Xenon HID headlights 602 602    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
6-speed automated manual     1,056 1,056
Options (change) 10,197 9,427 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 8,945 8,282 6,144 1,056
Destination 745 745 820 795
Total Price $33,892 $35,872 $32,215 $31,890
Total Invoice $31,263 $33,185 $30,959 $30,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,647
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,237
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelC30C30BeetleBeetle
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0R-LineGSR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$33,892$35,872$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features0-350-395-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,892$35,522$31,820$31,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,630$575$0
Total Invoice$31,263$33,185$30,959$30,646
Adjustments for Features0-324-380-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,263$32,861$30,579$30,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$553$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelC30C30BeetleBeetle
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0R-LineGSR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Climate Control 
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 
Body kit $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$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$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Metal pedals  $75$75
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,215$2,565$2,610$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$395$645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-324-380-620

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082014
ModelC30Beetle
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.0 in
Length167.4 in168.4 in
Width70.2 in71.2 in
Height57.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,104 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 R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested355077%
Total Not Requested107523%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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