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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,720

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,370

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelPassatV50
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,950 $29,715
Base Invoice $31,600 $27,932
Climate Package   675
Premium Package   2,480
Navigation system   2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Proximity key   450
Climate Package   580
Premium Package   2,132
Navigation system   1,896
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Proximity key   387
Options (change) 0 6,285
Options (change) 0 5,403
Destination 770 745
Total Price $33,720 $36,745
Total Invoice $32,370 $34,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,758
Model Year20122008
ModelPassatV50
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$33,720$36,745
Adjustments for Features-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,670$36,745
Total Invoice$32,370$34,080
Adjustments for Features-480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,322$34,080

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122008
ModelPassatV50
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,530$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-480

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V50 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122008
ModelPassatV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.6 in177.7 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.962.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V50 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%

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