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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,949

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $17,901

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,471

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $17,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelGolf / GTIV50
TrimGLST5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,390 $33,050
Base Invoice $17,138 $31,067
Stability control 280  
Cold Weather Package 150  
CD changer, remote 499  
Climate Package   900
Preferred Package   1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Stability control 247  
Cold Weather Package 133  
CD changer, remote 323  
Climate Package   846
Preferred Package   1,175
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 929 3,950
Options (change) 703 3,788
Destination 630 850
Total Price $19,949 $37,850
Total Invoice $18,471 $35,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,951
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,678
Model Year20062010
ModelGolf / GTIV50
TrimGLST5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine115hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$19,949$37,850
Adjustments for Features0-6,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,949$30,900
Total Invoice$18,471$35,705
Adjustments for Features0-6,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,471$29,149

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20062010
ModelGolf / GTIV50
TrimGLST5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$565$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,556

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20062010
ModelGolf / GTIV50
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase98.9 in103.9 in
Length164.9 in178.0 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height56.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft344.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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%

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