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Volvo V50 vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,875

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $13,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,412

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $11,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelV50RLX
TrimT5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $48,450
Base Invoice $33,370 $44,324
Climate Package 675  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Navigation system 2,205  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Proximity key 450  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Technology Package   6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers   0
Climate Package 634  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Navigation system 2,073  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Proximity key 423  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Technology Package   5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers   0
Options (change) 5,550 6,000
Options (change) 5,217 5,430
Destination 825 920
Total Price $41,875 $55,370
Total Invoice $39,412 $50,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,500
Model Year20092015
ModelV50RLX
TrimT5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5310hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$41,875$55,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,875$53,445
Total Invoice$39,412$50,674
Adjustments for Features0-1,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,412$48,912

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092015
ModelV50RLX
TrimT5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,890$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,762

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092015
ModelV50RLX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length178.0 in196.1 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height57.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested185070%
Total Not Requested80030%

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