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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: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $3,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $2,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelV50V50BeetleBeetle
TrimT5T5 R-DesignR-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $23,995 $28,795
Preferred Package 2,000      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Proximity key 450 450    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
6-speed automated manual     1,100 1,100
Preferred Package 1,880      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Proximity key 423 423    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
6-speed automated manual     1,056 1,056
Options (change) 5,800 4,000 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 5,452 3,760 6,144 1,056
Destination 875 875 820 795
Total Price $35,675 $37,725 $32,215 $31,890
Total Invoice $33,587 $35,514 $30,959 $30,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle GSR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,962
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelV50V50BeetleBeetle
TrimT5T5 R-DesignR-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$35,675$37,725$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features-1,295-1,7700-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,380$35,955$32,215$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$575$0
Total Invoice$33,587$35,514$30,959$30,646
Adjustments for Features-1,219-1,6660-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,368$33,848$30,959$30,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$553$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelV50V50BeetleBeetle
TrimT5T5 R-DesignR-LineGSR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass $0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
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$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,130$4,605$2,835$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$1,770$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,219-1,6660-240

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112014
ModelV50Beetle
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.0 in
Length178.0 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height58.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,570 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
12.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested185082%
Total Not Requested40018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested360078%
Total Not Requested102522%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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