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Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,955

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $13,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,657

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $12,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelV50New Beetle
TrimT52.5 / TDI
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,140 $17,180
Base Invoice $26,487 $16,107
Climate Package 675  
Premium Package 2,195  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Package 1   1,390
Package 2   1,755
Climate Package 580  
Premium Package 1,887  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Package 1   1,291
Package 2   1,629
Options (change) 5,290 3,145
Options (change) 4,722 2,920
Destination 695 630
Total Price $34,125 $20,955
Total Invoice $31,904 $19,657

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,928
Model Year20062006
ModelV50New Beetle
TrimT52.5 / TDI
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine218hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$34,125$20,955
Adjustments for Features-3,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,575$20,955
Total Invoice$31,904$19,657
Adjustments for Features-3,3190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,585$19,657

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062006
ModelV50New Beetle
TrimT52.5 / TDI
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Total Value of Features$4,015$465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3190

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062006
ModelV50New Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in98.7 in
Length177.7 in161.1 in
Width69.7 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.2,884 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 Headroom38.1 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		27.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft327.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested127566%
Total Not Requested65034%

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