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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: $21,829

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $11,621

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,328

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $11,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102006
ModelV50V50New Beetle
Trim2.4iT5 R-Design2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,700 $33,050 $17,180
Base Invoice $26,978 $31,067 $16,107
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 1,250 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Package 1     1,390
Package 2     1,755
Satellite radio     375
CD changer, remote     499
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,175 1,175  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Package 1     1,291
Package 2     1,629
Satellite radio     331
CD changer, remote     340
Options (change) 3,900 2,900 4,019
Options (change) 3,666 2,726 3,591
Destination 850 850 630
Total Price $33,450 $36,800 $21,829
Total Invoice $31,494 $34,643 $20,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,921
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,682
Model Year201020102006
ModelV50V50New Beetle
Trim2.4iT5 R-Design2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine168hp I5227hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$33,450$36,800$21,829
Adjustments for Features-3,700-5,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,750$31,375$21,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$31,494$34,643$20,328
Adjustments for Features-3,484-5,1070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,010$29,536$20,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,526$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201020102006
ModelV50V50New Beetle
Trim2.4iT5 R-Design2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,390$6,115$690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$5,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,484-5,1070

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20102006
ModelV50New Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in98.7 in
Length178.0 in161.1 in
Width69.7 in67.9 in
Height57.4 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,322 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
12.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 2.4i

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested127566%
Total Not Requested65034%

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