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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: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $6,522

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $4,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017
ModelV50Beetle
TrimT5R-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,590 $32,550
Base Invoice $27,850 $31,249
Premium Package 2,395  
Climate Package 412  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Proximity key 450  
Navigation system 2,120  
Audio Package 895  
Satellite radio 295  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Premium Package 2,059  
Climate Package 354  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,715  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Proximity key 387  
Navigation system 1,823  
Audio Package 769  
Satellite radio 253  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 9,737 130
Options (change) 8,370 100
Destination 695 820
Total Price $40,022 $33,500
Total Invoice $36,915 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,342
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,580
Model Year20072017
ModelV50Beetle
TrimT5R-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine218hp I5210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$40,022$33,500
Adjustments for Features-1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,842$33,500
Total Invoice$36,915$32,169
Adjustments for Features-1660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,749$32,169

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072017
ModelV50Beetle
TrimT5R-Line SEL
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 app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1660

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20072017
ModelV50Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.0 in
Length177.7 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,379 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 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested200068%
Total Not Requested95032%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested80089%

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