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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $4,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $4,264

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelC30Beetle
TrimT5Turbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,950 $23,395
Base Invoice $23,453 $22,459
Platinum Package 2,400  
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo cover 250  
Xenon HID headlights 800 1,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Proximity key 450  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Platinum Package 2,256  
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Cargo cover 235  
Xenon HID headlights 752 860
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Proximity key 423  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Options (change) 8,900 5,600
Options (change) 8,441 5,276
Destination 875 770
Total Price $34,725 $29,765
Total Invoice $32,769 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,561
Model Year20122012
ModelC30Beetle
TrimT5Turbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$34,725$29,765
Adjustments for Features-1,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,920$29,765
Total Invoice$32,769$28,505
Adjustments for Features-1,7030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,066$28,505

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
ModelC30Beetle
TrimT5Turbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,440$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7030

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,211 lb.3,042 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 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested115056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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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