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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $2,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $1,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelC30C30Beetle
TrimT5T5 R-DesignR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $31,450
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $30,193
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Special order charge 300 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Satellite radio 395    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Fog lights 295    
Heated front seats 450 450  
Trip computer 100 100  
Cruise control 185    
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Proximity key 450 450  
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Navigation system 2,073 2,073  
Special order charge 282 282  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Satellite radio 371    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141  
Cargo cover 169 169  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259    
Fog lights 277    
Heated front seats 423 423  
Trip computer 94 94  
Cruise control 174    
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Proximity key 423 423  
Blind spot warning system 653 653  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 10,890 8,740 1,100
Options (change) 10,312 8,291 1,056
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $35,515 $35,515 $33,370
Total Invoice $33,509 $33,509 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,735
Model Year200920092016
ModelC30C30Beetle
TrimT5T5 R-DesignR-Line SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$35,515$35,515$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,515$35,415$31,925
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0
Total Invoice$33,509$33,509$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-94-1,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,509$33,415$30,680
Cost Above Minimum$94$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200920092016
ModelC30C30Beetle
TrimT5T5 R-DesignR-Line SEL
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 app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Metal pedals  $75
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,765$1,865$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-1,389

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092016
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
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL

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

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