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Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelS60S60S60PassatPassatPassat
TrimT5T6T6 R-Design2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,300 $38,450 $42,950 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $29,422 $36,143 $40,373 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Climate Package 800 800 800      
Premium Package 1,900 1,500        
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700      
Personal Car Communicator 550 550 550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Wood trim     0      
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
Climate Package 752 752 752      
Premium Package 1,786 1,410        
Multimedia Package 2,538 2,538 2,538      
Personal Car Communicator 517 517 517      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517      
Wood trim     0      
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Options (change) 6,500 6,100 4,600 375 375 375
Options (change) 6,110 5,734 4,324 300 300 300
Destination 875 875 875 770 770 770
Total Price $38,675 $45,425 $48,425 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $36,407 $42,752 $45,572 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,952
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelS60S60S60PassatPassatPassat
TrimT5T6T6 R-Design2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I5300hp I6325hp I6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,675$45,425$48,425$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features-760-3,310-3,88500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,915$42,115$44,540$31,040$33,340$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$6,625$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$36,407$42,752$45,572$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features-715-3,115-3,65600-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,692$39,637$41,916$29,740$31,946$32,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,945$6,224$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelS60S60S60PassatPassatPassat
TrimT5T6T6 R-Design2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
FWD$0  $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Security status communicator$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250   
USB port$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Metal pedals  $75   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Wood trim  $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,075$5,625$6,200$2,315$2,315$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$3,310$3,885$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-715-3,115-3,65600-96

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
ModelS60Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length182.2 in191.6 in
Width73.4 in72.2 in
Height58.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested31556%
Total Not Requested25044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested31556%
Total Not Requested25044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested21552%
Total Not Requested20048%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

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