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Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $7,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelS40S40New Beetle
Trim2.4iT52.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,040 $26,940 $18,690
Base Invoice $22,633 $25,359 $17,747
Climate Package 675 675  
Select Package 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Stability control 695 695  
Sunroof     1,000
Climate Package 580 580  
Select Package 1,677    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Stability control 597 597  
Sunroof     883
Options (change) 3,795 1,845 1,000
Options (change) 3,262 1,585 883
Destination 695 695 750
Total Price $28,530 $29,480 $20,440
Total Invoice $26,590 $27,639 $19,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,393
Model Year200620062010
ModelS40S40New Beetle
Trim2.4iT52.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine168hp I5218hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 1280, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$28,530$29,480$20,440
Adjustments for Features-1,950-1,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,580$28,280$20,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0
Total Invoice$26,590$27,639$19,380
Adjustments for Features-1,817-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,773$26,514$19,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,741$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200620062010
ModelS40S40New Beetle
Trim2.4iT52.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$3,615$2,865$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$1,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,817-1,1250

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062010
ModelS40New Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in98.7 in
Length175.9 in161.1 in
Width69.7 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.627.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 2.4i

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Trip computer150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested90041%
Total Not Requested130059%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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