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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: $31,190

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $8,832

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,974

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $6,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelV50Beetle
TrimT5Turbo
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,590 $23,695
Base Invoice $27,850 $22,747
Dynamic Trim Package 1,995  
Premium Package 2,395  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Satellite radio 295  
Audio Package 895  
Proximity key 450  
Navigation system 2,120  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Dynamic Trim Package 1,715  
Premium Package 2,059  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Satellite radio 253  
Audio Package 769  
Proximity key 387  
Navigation system 1,823  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Options (change) 9,737 6,700
Options (change) 8,370 6,432
Destination 695 795
Total Price $40,022 $31,190
Total Invoice $36,915 $29,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,152
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,469
Model Year20072013
ModelV50Beetle
TrimT5Turbo
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine218hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$40,022$31,190
Adjustments for Features-2,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,342$31,190
Total Invoice$36,915$29,974
Adjustments for Features-2,4720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,443$29,974

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072013
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
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$4,640$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4720

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072013
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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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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested185063%
Total Not Requested110037%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested80089%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

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-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested355074%
Total Not Requested127526%

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