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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: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $11,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,380

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $11,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelV50V50New Beetle
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.5L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $18,690
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $17,747
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Sunroof     1,000
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Sunroof     883
Options (change) 2,550 550 1,000
Options (change) 2,397 517 883
Destination 875 875 750
Total Price $32,425 $34,275 $20,440
Total Invoice $30,532 $32,271 $19,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,336
Model Year201120112010
ModelV50V50New Beetle
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.5L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$32,425$34,275$20,440
Adjustments for Features-5,115-5,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,310$29,135$20,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0
Total Invoice$30,532$32,271$19,380
Adjustments for Features-4,816-4,8390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,716$27,432$19,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,716$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201120112010
ModelV50V50New Beetle
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.5L
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
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 bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
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 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,555$5,580$440
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,115$5,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,816-4,8390

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112010
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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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested135060%

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