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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $11,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $10,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelV50Beetle
TrimT5 R-DesignTurbo
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,500 $23,395
Base Invoice $33,370 $22,459
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Navigation system 2,205  
Proximity key 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800 1,000
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Navigation system 2,073  
Proximity key 423  
Xenon HID headlights 752 860
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Options (change) 4,855 5,600
Options (change) 4,564 5,276
Destination 825 770
Total Price $41,180 $29,765
Total Invoice $38,759 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,882
Model Year20092012
ModelV50Beetle
TrimT5 R-DesignTurbo
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$41,180$29,765
Adjustments for Features-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,535$29,765
Total Invoice$38,759$28,505
Adjustments for Features-4,3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,387$28,505

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092012
ModelV50Beetle
TrimT5 R-DesignTurbo
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,880$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3720

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092012
ModelV50Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in99.9 in
Length178.0 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height57.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.2,940 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 R-Design

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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 radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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