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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: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $5,702

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $4,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelC30C30Beetle
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $24,020
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $23,058
Climate Package 412 412  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Special order charge 300 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Trip computer 100 100  
Cruise control 185 185  
Rear spoiler 200    
Proximity key 450 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Satellite radio 295    
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Fog lights 295 295  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Premium Package     2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Floor mats     235
Climate Package 354 354  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896  
Special order charge 258 258  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Cargo cover 155 155  
Trip computer 86 86  
Cruise control 159 159  
Rear spoiler 172    
Proximity key 387 387  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Satellite radio 254    
Blind spot warning system 598 598  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Fog lights 254 254  
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Premium Package     2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 9,742 9,247 2,865
Options (change) 8,553 8,127 2,435
Destination 745 745 850
Total Price $33,437 $35,692 $27,735
Total Invoice $30,871 $33,030 $26,343

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,912
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,677
Model Year200820082018
ModelC30C30Beetle
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5174hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,437$35,692$27,735
Adjustments for Features0-350-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,437$35,342$26,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,905$0
Total Invoice$30,871$33,030$26,343
Adjustments for Features0-324-1,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,871$32,706$25,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,835$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820082018
ModelC30C30Beetle
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,615$1,965$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-324-1,149

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082018
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.3,012 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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested147559%
Total Not Requested102541%

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