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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: $21,829

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $7,726

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $7,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelS40S40New Beetle
Trim2.4iT52.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,365 $28,515 $17,180
Base Invoice $22,903 $26,804 $16,107
Select Package 2,095    
Climate Package 675 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Wood trim 0    
Premium Package   2,350  
Package 1     1,390
Package 2     1,755
Satellite radio     375
CD changer, remote     499
Select Package 1,801    
Climate Package 580 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032    
Wood trim 0    
Premium Package   2,021  
Package 1     1,291
Package 2     1,629
Satellite radio     331
CD changer, remote     340
Options (change) 4,445 3,500 4,019
Options (change) 3,821 3,009 3,591
Destination 745 745 630
Total Price $29,555 $32,760 $21,829
Total Invoice $27,469 $30,558 $20,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,826
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,375
Model Year200820082006
ModelS40S40New Beetle
Trim2.4iT52.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine168hp I5227hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionM5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,555$32,760$21,829
Adjustments for Features-1,900-3,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,655$29,135$21,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0
Total Invoice$27,469$30,558$20,328
Adjustments for Features-1,766-3,3810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,703$27,177$20,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,474$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200820082006
ModelS40S40New Beetle
Trim2.4iT52.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$2,665$4,390$765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$3,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,766-3,3810

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082006
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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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 2.4i

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
205/50R17 tires400No
Unbranded, 160W, 8 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested152553%
Total Not Requested135047%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested205066%
Total Not Requested105034%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested152579%
Total Not Requested40021%

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