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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: $31,030

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $3,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,792

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $2,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTIV50
TrimSELT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,970 $29,715
Base Invoice $28,772 $27,932
Door sill trim plates 240  
Climate Package   675
Navigation system   2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Blind spot warning system   695
Proximity key   450
Door sill trim plates 200  
Climate Package   580
Navigation system   1,896
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Blind spot warning system   598
Proximity key   387
Options (change) 240 4,500
Options (change) 200 3,869
Destination 820 745
Total Price $31,030 $34,960
Total Invoice $29,792 $32,546

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,940
Model Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTIV50
TrimSELT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$31,030$34,960
Adjustments for Features-4,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,670$34,960
Total Invoice$29,792$32,546
Adjustments for Features-4,1860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,606$32,546

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTIV50
TrimSELT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
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 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
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
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,190$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1860

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTIV50
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in103.9 in
Length179.6 in177.7 in
Width70.8 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,327 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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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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