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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: $37,655

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $322

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,140

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $1,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelPassatV50
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,835 $29,715
Base Invoice $35,325 $27,932
Climate Package   412
Premium Package   2,480
Navigation system   2,205
Blind spot warning system   695
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Proximity key   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Climate Package   354
Premium Package   2,132
Navigation system   1,896
Blind spot warning system   598
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Proximity key   387
Xenon HID headlights   688
Options (change) 0 7,517
Options (change) 0 6,463
Destination 820 745
Total Price $37,655 $37,977
Total Invoice $36,145 $35,140

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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: $4,107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,628
Model Year20162008
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$37,655$37,977
Adjustments for Features-3,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,870$37,977
Total Invoice$36,145$35,140
Adjustments for Features-3,6330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,512$35,140

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20162008
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 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
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 
Vehicle health reports$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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector $40
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 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,690$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6330

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20162008
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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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