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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $8,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $7,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelS40S40New Beetle
Trim2.4iT52.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,365 $28,515 $17,915
Base Invoice $22,903 $26,804 $17,040
Climate Package 675 675  
Select Package 2,095    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Wood trim 0    
Satellite radio     375
Sunroof     1,000
Climate Package 580 580  
Select Package 1,801    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Wood trim 0    
Satellite radio     331
Sunroof     883
Options (change) 3,245 1,150 1,375
Options (change) 2,789 988 1,214
Destination 745 745 700
Total Price $28,355 $30,410 $19,990
Total Invoice $26,437 $28,537 $18,954

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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: $5,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,059
Model Year200820082009
ModelS40S40New Beetle
Trim2.4iT52.5L
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)205/50-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$28,355$30,410$19,990
Adjustments for Features-2,600-2,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,755$27,885$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,130$0
Total Invoice$26,437$28,537$18,954
Adjustments for Features-2,424-2,3690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,013$26,168$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,155$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200820082009
ModelS40S40New Beetle
Trim2.4iT52.5L
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$3,890$3,815$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$2,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,424-2,3690

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082009
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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
205/50R17 tires400No
Unbranded, 160W, 8 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested120042%
Total Not Requested167558%

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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