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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: $38,618

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $207

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,833

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelS60S60S60Passat
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,300 $38,450 $42,950 $36,050
Base Invoice $29,422 $36,143 $40,373 $33,597
Premium Package 1,900 1,500    
Climate Package 800 800 800  
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Technology Package 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0    
Wood trim     0  
iPod integration       199
Heated front seats       225
Rear spoiler       479
Adaptive cruise control       975
Premium Package 1,786 1,410    
Climate Package 752 752 752  
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Technology Package 1,974 1,974 1,974  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517  
Obstacle detection, rear 470 470 470  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0    
Wood trim     0  
iPod integration       176
Heated front seats       199
Rear spoiler       310
Adaptive cruise control       861
Options (change) 6,650 5,450 3,950 1,878
Options (change) 6,251 5,123 3,713 1,546
Destination 875 875 875 690
Total Price $38,825 $44,775 $47,775 $38,618
Total Invoice $36,548 $42,141 $44,961 $35,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo S60 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $428
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $117
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelS60S60S60Passat
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I5300hp I6325hp I6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8160, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$38,825$44,775$47,775$38,618
Adjustments for Features-635-2,535-3,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,190$42,240$44,665$38,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$6,475$0
Total Invoice$36,548$42,141$44,961$35,833
Adjustments for Features-598-2,386-2,9270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,950$39,755$42,034$35,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$6,084$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelS60S60S60Passat
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,250$6,150$6,725$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$2,535$3,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-598-2,386-2,9270

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
ModelS60Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.7 in
Length182.2 in188.2 in
Width73.4 in71.7 in
Height58.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested41573%
Total Not Requested15027%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested41573%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested200098%
Total Not Requested502%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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