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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $5,032

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $3,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelS40Beetle
TrimT5R-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,940 $31,450
Base Invoice $25,359 $30,193
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025  
Climate Package 412  
Premium Package 2,195  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Navigation system 2,120  
Audio Package 895  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741  
Climate Package 354  
Premium Package 1,887  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Navigation system 1,823  
Audio Package 769  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 10,767 1,100
Options (change) 9,431 1,056
Destination 695 820
Total Price $38,402 $33,370
Total Invoice $35,485 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,603
Model Year20062016
ModelS40Beetle
TrimT5R-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine218hp I5210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$38,402$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,402$33,175
Total Invoice$35,485$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,485$31,882

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062016
ModelS40Beetle
TrimT5R-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Total Value of Features$4,065$4,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-187

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062016
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-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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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