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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $1,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $1,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelS40S40Beetle
TrimT5T5 R-DesignR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $31,450
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $30,193
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Proximity key 450 450  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Proximity key 423 423  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 6,500 4,700 1,100
Options (change) 6,110 4,418 1,056
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $35,125 $36,725 $33,370
Total Invoice $33,070 $34,574 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $973
Model Year201120112016
ModelS40S40Beetle
TrimT5T5 R-DesignR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$35,125$36,725$33,370
Adjustments for Features-30-2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,095$36,470$33,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,070$34,574$32,069
Adjustments for Features-28-2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,042$34,334$32,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120112016
ModelS40S40Beetle
TrimT5T5 R-DesignR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,840$4,065$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-28-2400

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112016
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 Weight3,363 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested185082%
Total Not Requested40018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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