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Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,865

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $8,737

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,561

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $7,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelV50Beetle
TrimT5Turbo
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,140 $23,395
Base Invoice $26,487 $22,459
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025  
Climate Package 412  
Premium Package 2,195  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Xenon HID headlights 700 1,000
Navigation system 2,120  
Audio Package 895  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741  
Climate Package 354  
Premium Package 1,887  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
Xenon HID headlights 602 860
Navigation system 1,823  
Audio Package 769  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 10,767 6,700
Options (change) 9,431 6,332
Destination 695 770
Total Price $39,602 $30,865
Total Invoice $36,613 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,545
Model Year20062012
ModelV50Beetle
TrimT5Turbo
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine218hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$39,602$30,865
Adjustments for Features-1,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,972$30,865
Total Invoice$36,613$29,561
Adjustments for Features-1,5070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,106$29,561

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelV50Beetle
TrimT5Turbo
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,140$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5070

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelV50Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in99.9 in
Length177.7 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,379 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 Headroom38.1 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		27.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft329.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested185076%
Total Not Requested60024%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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 radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110051%
Total Not Requested107549%

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