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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: $19,803

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $11,372

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,400

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $10,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelS40S40New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $16,381 $19,538
Preferred Package 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
iPod integration     199 199
Rear spoiler     479 479
Sunroof     1,000  
Preferred Package 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
iPod integration     176 176
Rear spoiler     310 310
Sunroof     883  
Options (change) 2,550 550 1,678 678
Options (change) 2,397 517 1,369 486
Destination 875 875 650 650
Total Price $31,175 $32,575 $19,803 $21,853
Total Invoice $29,357 $30,673 $18,400 $20,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,332
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,211
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelS40S40New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT5T5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$31,175$32,575$19,803$21,853
Adjustments for Features-5,040-4,8150-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,135$27,760$19,803$20,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$585
Total Invoice$29,357$30,673$18,400$20,674
Adjustments for Features-4,746-4,5340-1,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,611$26,139$18,400$19,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,528$0$888

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelS40S40New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$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$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,640$5,415$600$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,040$4,815$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,746-4,5340-1,386

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112008
ModelS40New Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in98.7 in
Length176.2 in161.1 in
Width69.7 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,364 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
14.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested135060%

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