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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $422

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,542

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIV50
TrimRT5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,590 $29,715
Base Invoice $33,207 $27,932
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Climate Package   412
Premium Package   2,480
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Proximity key   450
Navigation system   2,205
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Climate Package   354
Premium Package   2,132
Xenon HID headlights   688
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Proximity key   387
Navigation system   1,896
Options (change) 1,500 6,822
Options (change) 1,440 5,865
Destination 770 745
Total Price $36,860 $37,282
Total Invoice $35,417 $34,542

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $232
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,051
Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIV50
TrimRT5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine256hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$36,860$37,282
Adjustments for Features0-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$37,092
Total Invoice$35,417$34,542
Adjustments for Features0-176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$34,366

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIV50
TrimRT5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,840$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-176

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo V50 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIV50
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length165.4 in177.7 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft362.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo V50 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested195058%
Total Not Requested140042%

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