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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: $5,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $4,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020142014
ModelS40BeetleBeetle
TrimT5 R-DesignR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,150 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $29,281 $23,995 $28,795
Climate Package 900    
Preferred Package 1,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Navigation system 1,800    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Climate Package 846    
Preferred Package 1,175    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Navigation system 1,692    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 5,500 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 5,170 6,144 1,056
Destination 850 820 795
Total Price $37,500 $32,215 $31,890
Total Invoice $35,301 $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: $4,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,408
Model Year201020142014
ModelS40BeetleBeetle
TrimT5 R-DesignR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$37,500$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features-1,5800-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,920$32,215$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$35,301$30,959$30,646
Adjustments for Features-1,4870-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,814$30,959$30,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201020142014
ModelS40BeetleBeetle
TrimT5 R-DesignR-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  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$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$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$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$100
Total Value of Features$4,165$2,585$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4870-240

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102014
ModelS40Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.0 in
Length176.2 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,326 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
14.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.329.9 ft3

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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 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 radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested360078%
Total Not Requested102522%

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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