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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: $39,040

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $2,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212009
ModelGolf / GTIV50
TrimGTI AutobahnT5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,945 $35,500
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Climate Package   675
Navigation system   2,205
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525
Blind spot warning system   695
Leather seating surfaces   200
Proximity key   450
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Climate Package   634
Navigation system   2,073
Xenon HID headlights   752
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494
Blind spot warning system   653
Leather seating surfaces   188
Proximity key   423
Options (change) 1,100 5,550
Options (change) 1,056 5,217
Destination 995 825
Total Price $39,040 $41,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,473
Model Year20212009
ModelGolf / GTIV50
TrimGTI AutobahnT5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine228hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$39,040$41,875
Adjustments for Features-2,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,905$41,875

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20212009
ModelGolf / GTIV50
TrimGTI AutobahnT5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,940$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1120

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20212009
ModelGolf / GTIV50
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.8 in103.9 in
Length167.6 in178.0 in
Width70.8 in69.7 in
Height58.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 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 Headroom38.1 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
17.4 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
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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