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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $4,607

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $3,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelV50Beetle
TrimT5R-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,715 $31,450
Base Invoice $27,932 $30,193
Premium Package 2,480  
Climate Package 412  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Proximity key 450  
Blind spot warning system 695  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 2,132  
Climate Package 354  
Navigation system 1,896  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Proximity key 387  
Blind spot warning system 598  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 7,517 1,100
Options (change) 6,463 1,056
Destination 745 820
Total Price $37,977 $33,370
Total Invoice $35,140 $32,069

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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: $4,087
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,590
Model Year20082016
ModelV50Beetle
TrimT5R-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$37,977$33,370
Adjustments for Features-5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,457$33,370
Total Invoice$35,140$32,069
Adjustments for Features-4810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,659$32,069

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,180$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4810

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082016
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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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested200060%
Total Not Requested135040%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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