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Volvo V50 vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $697

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Acura RDX   
Difference: $455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelV50RDX
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,715 $32,895
Base Invoice $27,932 $30,646
Premium Package 2,480  
Climate Package 412  
Dynaudio Package 895  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
AWD 1,850 2,000
Technology Package   3,100
Premium Package 2,132  
Climate Package 354  
Dynaudio Package 769  
Navigation system 1,896  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
AWD 1,739 1,834
Technology Package   2,843
Options (change) 9,117 5,100
Options (change) 7,986 4,677
Destination 745 885
Total Price $39,577 $38,880
Total Invoice $36,663 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,942
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,614
Model Year20082012
ModelV50RDX
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5240hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-18
Total Price$39,577$38,880
Adjustments for Features0-1,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,577$37,635
Total Invoice$36,663$36,208
Adjustments for Features0-1,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,663$35,049

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082012
ModelV50RDX
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,305$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,159

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082012
ModelV50RDX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length177.7 in180.7 in
Width69.7 in73.6 in
Height57.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.3,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested230069%
Total Not Requested105031%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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