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Volvo V50 vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,977

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $2,873

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,140

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $3,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelV50TLXTLX
TrimT5V6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,715 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $27,932 $34,374 $40,626
Premium Package 2,480    
Climate Package 412    
Navigation system 2,205    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Proximity key 450    
Blind spot warning system 695    
Technology Package   3,700  
Premium Package 2,132    
Climate Package 354    
Navigation system 1,896    
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Proximity key 387    
Blind spot warning system 598    
Technology Package   3,505  
Options (change) 7,517 3,700 0
Options (change) 6,463 3,505 0
Destination 745 950 950
Total Price $37,977 $40,850 $43,750
Total Invoice $35,140 $38,829 $41,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,652
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,563
Model Year200820182018
ModelV50TLXTLX
TrimT5V6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/32 MPG20/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,977$40,850$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-5,525-6,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,977$35,325$36,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650
Total Invoice$35,140$38,829$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-5,252-6,438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,140$33,577$35,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,561

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year200820182018
ModelV50TLXTLX
TrimT5V6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,640$9,165$10,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,525$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,252-6,438

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082018
ModelV50TLX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length177.7 in191.7 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.3,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested265079%
Total Not Requested70021%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180060%
Total Not Requested119040%

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