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Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $6,512

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $4,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelS40BeetleBeetle
TrimT5R-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,940 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $25,359 $23,995 $28,795
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025    
Climate Package 412    
Premium Package 2,195    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Stability control 695    
Navigation system 2,120    
Audio Package 895    
Xenon HID headlights 700    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741    
Climate Package 354    
Premium Package 1,887    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Stability control 597    
Navigation system 1,823    
Audio Package 769    
Xenon HID headlights 602    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 10,767 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 9,431 6,144 1,056
Destination 695 820 795
Total Price $38,402 $32,215 $31,890
Total Invoice $35,485 $30,959 $30,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,507
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,919
Model Year200620142014
ModelS40BeetleBeetle
TrimT5R-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine218hp I5210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$38,402$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features-1,2550-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,147$32,215$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$35,485$30,959$30,646
Adjustments for Features-1,1600-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,325$30,959$30,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620142014
ModelS40BeetleBeetle
TrimT5R-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,065$2,810$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1600-240

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062014
ModelS40Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.0 in
Length175.9 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.629.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested185076%
Total Not Requested60024%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested310067%
Total Not Requested152533%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

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

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