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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: $32,390

Volkswagen Passat SEL   
Difference: $5,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020112011
ModelPassatV50V50
TrimSELT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,095 $29,000 $32,850
Rear spoiler 375    
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Proximity key   450 450
Blind spot warning system   700 700
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Leather seating surfaces     200
Rear spoiler 300    
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Obstacle detection, rear   376 376
Proximity key   423 423
Blind spot warning system   658 658
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 375 7,800 6,000
Options (change) 300 7,332 5,640
Destination 920 875 875
Total Price $32,390 $37,675 $39,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,378
Model Year202020112011
ModelPassatV50V50
TrimSELT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine174hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/34 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$32,390$37,675$39,725
Adjustments for Features-3,4850-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,905$37,675$39,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V50

Model Year202020112011
ModelPassatV50V50
TrimSELT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$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  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,865$3,380$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1310-447

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20202011
ModelPassatV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length193.6 in178.0 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,325 lb.3,570 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

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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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