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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: $31,440

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $9,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,086

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $8,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelGolf / GTIV50
Trim1.8T SELT5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,385 $35,500
Base Invoice $28,210 $33,370
Lighting Package 995  
Door sill trim plates 240  
Climate Package   675
Xenon HID headlights   800
Navigation system   2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525
Proximity key   450
Lighting Package 856  
Door sill trim plates 200  
Climate Package   634
Xenon HID headlights   752
Navigation system   2,073
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494
Proximity key   423
Options (change) 1,235 4,655
Options (change) 1,056 4,376
Destination 820 825
Total Price $31,440 $40,980
Total Invoice $30,086 $38,571

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,624
Model Year20162009
ModelGolf / GTIV50
Trim1.8T SELT5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,440$40,980
Adjustments for Features0-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,440$40,065
Total Invoice$30,086$38,571
Adjustments for Features0-861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,086$37,710

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20162009
ModelGolf / GTIV50
Trim1.8T SELT5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,440$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-861

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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 Year20162009
ModelGolf / GTIV50
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in103.9 in
Length179.6 in178.0 in
Width70.8 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,322 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.4 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.5 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 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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