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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: $8,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $7,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelV50Beetle
TrimT5 R-DesignR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,500 $32,550
Base Invoice $33,370 $31,249
Climate Package 675  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Proximity key 450  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Climate Package 634  
Navigation system 2,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Proximity key 423  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 5,550 130
Options (change) 5,217 100
Destination 825 820
Total Price $41,875 $33,500
Total Invoice $39,412 $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: $6,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,859
Model Year20092017
ModelV50Beetle
TrimT5 R-DesignR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$41,875$33,500
Adjustments for Features-1,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,405$33,500
Total Invoice$39,412$32,169
Adjustments for Features-1,3840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,028$32,169

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092017
ModelV50Beetle
TrimT5 R-DesignR-Line SEL
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
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
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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 
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 height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,355$3,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3840

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092017
ModelV50Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.0 in
Length178.0 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height57.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,543 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 R-Design

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

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