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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: $24,335

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $4,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,329

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $4,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelC30C30BeetleBeetle
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCoastSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,950 $27,450 $23,120 $24,020
Base Invoice $23,453 $25,803 $22,194 $23,058
Climate Package 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Cargo cover 250      
Proximity key 450 450    
Satellite radio 400 400    
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Premier Plus Package   2,000    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130 130
Floor mats     235 235
Climate Package 846 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Cargo cover 235      
Proximity key 423 423    
Satellite radio 376 376    
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Premier Plus Package   1,880    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100 100
Floor mats     185 185
Options (change) 3,250 5,000 365 365
Options (change) 3,055 4,700 285 285
Destination 875 875 850 850
Total Price $29,075 $33,325 $24,335 $25,235
Total Invoice $27,383 $31,378 $23,329 $24,193

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,101
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelC30C30BeetleBeetle
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCoastSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,075$33,325$24,335$25,235
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-2,135-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,075$30,625$22,200$22,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,550$0$325
Total Invoice$27,383$31,378$23,329$24,193
Adjustments for Features0-2,542-2,047-2,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,383$28,836$21,282$21,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,453$0$313

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelC30C30BeetleBeetle
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCoastSE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,315$4,015$3,450$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700$2,135$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,542-2,047-2,598

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,212 lb.3,013 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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
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
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested97548%
Total Not Requested105052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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