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Volvo V50 vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,730

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $94,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,336

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $87,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelV50R8R8R8
TrimT5 R-Design4.25.2GT
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $35,500 $127,700 $162,700 $210,300
Base Invoice $33,370 $118,761 $151,311 $195,579
Climate Package 675      
Navigation system 2,205 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces 200      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
iPod integration   100 0 0
Climate Package 634      
Navigation system 2,073 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 605 605 605
Leather seating surfaces 188      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
iPod integration   93 0 0
Options (change) 4,405 2,850 650 650
Options (change) 4,141 2,651 605 605
Destination 825 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $40,730 $134,800 $167,600 $214,300
Total Invoice $38,336 $125,662 $156,166 $199,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $92,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,401
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelV50R8R8R8
TrimT5 R-Design4.25.2GT
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT5M6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$40,730$134,800$167,600$214,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,065-3,855-4,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,730$132,735$163,745$209,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,010$76,650
Total Invoice$38,336$125,662$156,166$199,534
Adjustments for Features0-1,925-3,592-4,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,336$123,737$152,574$194,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,837$71,221

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi R8

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelV50R8R8R8
TrimT5 R-Design4.25.2GT
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net  $40 
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250 
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Dampers, manually adjustable   $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,805$9,870$11,660$12,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,065$3,855$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,925-3,592-4,576

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092012
ModelV50R8
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length178.0 in174.5 in
Width69.7 in75.0 in
Height57.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft33.5 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
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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