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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: $34,920

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatV50V50
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $27,260 $30,879
Lighting Package 1,095        
Floor mats 235        
Body kit 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Climate Package       900 900
Multimedia Package       2,000 2,000
Preferred Package       2,000  
Blind spot warning system       700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Obstacle detection, rear       400 400
Proximity key       450 450
Xenon HID headlights       800 800
Leather seating surfaces         200
Lighting Package 942        
Floor mats 185        
Body kit 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Climate Package       846 846
Multimedia Package       1,880 1,880
Preferred Package       1,880  
Blind spot warning system       658 658
Metallic paint (extra cost)       517 517
Obstacle detection, rear       376 376
Proximity key       423 423
Xenon HID headlights       752 752
Leather seating surfaces         188
Options (change) 3,605 2,275 2,275 7,800 6,000
Options (change) 3,127 2,000 2,000 7,332 5,640
Destination 820 820 820 875 875
Total Price $34,920 $37,365 $39,930 $37,675 $39,725
Total Invoice $33,192 $35,685 $38,145 $35,467 $37,394

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,342
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatV50V50
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T6S6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,920$37,365$39,930$37,675$39,725
Adjustments for Features-2,175-3,285-3,3850-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$34,080$36,545$37,675$39,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$3,800$0$1,575
Total Invoice$33,192$35,685$38,145$35,467$37,394
Adjustments for Features-2,067-3,137-3,2340-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,125$32,548$34,911$35,467$36,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,423$3,786$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelPassatPassatPassatV50V50
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Cruise control   $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start $150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,805$6,915$7,015$3,630$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$3,285$3,385$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,067-3,137-3,2340-447

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20162011
ModelPassatV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.6 in178.0 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,571 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
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

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
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

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
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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