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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: $34,095

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,670

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelPassatV50
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,950 $33,050
Base Invoice $31,600 $31,067
Rear spoiler 375  
Climate Package   900
Preferred Package   1,250
Navigation system   1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Leather seating surfaces   200
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Rear spoiler 300  
Climate Package   846
Preferred Package   1,175
Navigation system   1,692
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
Leather seating surfaces   188
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 375 5,950
Options (change) 300 5,668
Destination 770 850
Total Price $34,095 $39,850
Total Invoice $32,670 $37,585

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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: $3,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,147
Model Year20122010
ModelPassatV50
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
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$34,095$39,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,095$37,975
Total Invoice$32,670$37,585
Adjustments for Features0-1,768
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,670$35,817

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122010
ModelPassatV50
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,755$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,768

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122010
ModelPassatV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.6 in178.0 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,543 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 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.944.2 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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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