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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: $3,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelGolf / GTIV50
TrimRT5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,590 $33,050
Base Invoice $33,207 $31,067
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Climate Package   900
Preferred Package   1,250
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation system   1,800
Leather seating surfaces   200
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Climate Package   846
Preferred Package   1,175
Xenon HID headlights   752
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
Navigation system   1,692
Leather seating surfaces   188
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 1,500 6,750
Options (change) 1,440 6,420
Destination 770 850
Total Price $36,860 $40,650
Total Invoice $35,417 $38,337

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $737
Model Year20122010
ModelGolf / GTIV50
TrimRT5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine256hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
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$40,650
Adjustments for Features0-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$38,335
Total Invoice$35,417$38,337
Adjustments for Features0-2,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$36,154

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122010
ModelGolf / GTIV50
TrimRT5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Total Value of Features$2,665$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,183

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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 Year20122010
ModelGolf / GTIV50
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length165.4 in178.0 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,543 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 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft344.2 ft3

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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 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
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
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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