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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: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $6,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $5,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelS40Beetle
TrimT5 R-DesignTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,150 $23,395
Base Invoice $29,281 $22,459
Climate Package 900  
Preferred Package 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800 1,000
Navigation system 1,800  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Climate Package 846  
Preferred Package 1,175  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752 860
Navigation system 1,692  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,500 6,700
Options (change) 5,170 6,332
Destination 850 770
Total Price $37,500 $30,865
Total Invoice $35,301 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,041
Model Year20102012
ModelS40Beetle
TrimT5 R-DesignTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$37,500$30,865
Adjustments for Features-1,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,695$30,865
Total Invoice$35,301$29,561
Adjustments for Features-1,6990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,602$29,561

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102012
ModelS40Beetle
TrimT5 R-DesignTurbo
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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$4,165$2,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6990

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102012
ModelS40Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in99.9 in
Length176.2 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,089 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		14.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.329.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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