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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: $21,814

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $11,511

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,479

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $10,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelV50V50New Beetle
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $16,490
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $15,466
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Package 1     1,620
Package 2     1,800
iPod integration     199
Satellite radio     375
Alloy wheels     690
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Package 1     1,554
Package 2     1,671
iPod integration     176
Satellite radio     331
Alloy wheels     641
Options (change) 3,450 1,650 4,684
Options (change) 3,243 1,551 4,373
Destination 875 875 640
Total Price $33,325 $35,375 $21,814
Total Invoice $31,378 $33,305 $20,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,361
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,991
Model Year201120112007
ModelV50V50New Beetle
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$33,325$35,375$21,814
Adjustments for Features-4,150-4,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,175$30,750$21,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$31,378$33,305$20,479
Adjustments for Features-3,908-4,3540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,470$28,951$20,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,481$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201120112007
ModelV50V50New Beetle
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
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$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 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$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$4,590$5,065$440
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$4,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,908-4,3540

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112007
ModelV50New Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in98.7 in
Length178.0 in161.1 in
Width69.7 in67.9 in
Height58.0 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.2,884 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 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
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 mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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