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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $12,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $11,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelV50V50New BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignSSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,700 $33,050 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $26,978 $31,067 $16,381 $19,538
Climate Package 900 900    
Preferred Package 1,250 1,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
iPod integration     199 199
Heated front seats     225  
Rear spoiler     479 479
Sunroof     1,000  
Climate Package 846 846    
Preferred Package 1,175 1,175    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
iPod integration     176 176
Heated front seats     199  
Rear spoiler     310 310
Sunroof     883  
Options (change) 2,700 2,700 1,903 678
Options (change) 2,538 2,538 1,568 486
Destination 850 850 650 650
Total Price $32,250 $36,600 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $30,366 $34,455 $18,599 $20,674

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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: $7,757
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,563
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelV50V50New BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignSSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine168hp I5227hp I5150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT5M6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$32,250$36,600$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-4,465-6,6400-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,785$29,960$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$0$575
Total Invoice$30,366$34,455$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-4,204-6,2510-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,162$28,204$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,042$0$892

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2010201020082008
ModelV50V50New BeetleNew Beetle
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignSSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
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 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,080$7,255$615$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,465$6,640$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,204-6,2510-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20102008
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 wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
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 wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
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 S

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

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