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Volvo V50 vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,535

Buick Encore   
Difference: $9,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Buick Encore   
Difference: $8,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelV50Encore
TrimT5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,500 $24,200
Base Invoice $33,370 $23,232
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Navigation system 2,205 795
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Premium Group   3,990
Sunroof   800
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Navigation system 2,073 700
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Premium Group   3,830
Sunroof   704
Options (change) 3,605 5,585
Options (change) 3,389 5,234
Destination 825 750
Total Price $39,930 $30,535
Total Invoice $37,584 $29,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,755
Model Year20092013
ModelV50Encore
TrimT5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-18
Total Price$39,930$30,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,930$29,085
Total Invoice$37,584$29,216
Adjustments for Features0-1,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,584$27,829

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092013
ModelV50Encore
TrimT5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,730$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,387

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092013
ModelV50Encore
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in100.6 in
Length178.0 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height57.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft348.4 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
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested200050%
Total Not Requested198050%

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