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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,055

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,899

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelJettaV50
TrimSELT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,065 $29,715
Base Invoice $24,293 $27,932
Navigation system 1,990 2,205
Panoramic sunroof 1,300  
Climate Package   675
Premium Package   2,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Navigation system 1,758 1,896
Panoramic sunroof 1,148  
Climate Package   580
Premium Package   2,132
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Options (change) 3,290 5,835
Options (change) 2,906 5,016
Destination 700 745
Total Price $30,055 $36,295
Total Invoice $27,899 $33,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,425
Model Year20092008
ModelJettaV50
TrimSELT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,055$36,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,055$34,820
Total Invoice$27,899$33,693
Adjustments for Features0-1,369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,899$32,324

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20092008
ModelJettaV50
TrimSELT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,055$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,369

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo V50 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20092008
ModelJettaV50
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length179.3 in177.7 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height59.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.8 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.9 ft362.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo V50 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested240072%
Total Not Requested95028%

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