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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: $19,849

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $11,006

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,453

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $10,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelV50V50New BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.4iT5SSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,815 $29,715 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $25,206 $27,932 $16,381 $19,538
Select Package 2,145      
Climate Package 675 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Wood trim 0      
Heated front seats     225  
Sunroof     1,000  
CD changer, remote     499 499
Select Package 1,844      
Climate Package 580 580    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408    
Wood trim 0      
Heated front seats     199  
Sunroof     883  
CD changer, remote     340 340
Options (change) 3,295 1,150 1,724 499
Options (change) 2,832 988 1,422 340
Destination 745 745 650 650
Total Price $30,855 $31,610 $19,849 $21,674
Total Invoice $28,783 $29,665 $18,453 $20,528

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,016
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,608
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelV50V50New BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.4iT5SSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine168hp I5227hp I5150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT5T5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$30,855$31,610$19,849$21,674
Adjustments for Features-3,990-2,6650-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,865$28,945$19,849$20,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,080$0$575
Total Invoice$28,783$29,665$18,453$20,528
Adjustments for Features-3,722-2,5010-1,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,061$27,164$18,453$19,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,103$0$891

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelV50V50New BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.4iT5SSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player $125$125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Wood trim$300   
Total Value of Features$5,405$4,080$1,415$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,990$2,665$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,722-2,5010-1,184

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,327 lb.2,885 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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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 2.4i

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Aux input50Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Unbranded, 160W, 8 speakers350No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested140045%
Total Not Requested172555%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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