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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: $37,577

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $78

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,872

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $1,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelPassatV50
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,835 $28,140
Base Invoice $35,325 $26,487
Climate Package   412
Premium Package   2,195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Stability control   695
Xenon HID headlights   700
Navigation system   2,120
Audio Package   895
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Climate Package   354
Premium Package   1,887
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Stability control   597
Xenon HID headlights   602
Navigation system   1,823
Audio Package   769
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 0 8,742
Options (change) 0 7,690
Destination 820 695
Total Price $37,655 $37,577
Total Invoice $36,145 $34,872

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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: $4,572
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,191
Model Year20162006
ModelPassatV50
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6218hp I5
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$37,655$37,577
Adjustments for Features-4,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,005$37,577
Total Invoice$36,145$34,872
Adjustments for Features-4,4640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,681$34,872

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20162006
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$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
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,665$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4640

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20162006
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 Weight3,481 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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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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