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Volvo V50 vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,875

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $940

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,412

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $1,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelV50LaCrosse
TrimT5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $31,660
Base Invoice $33,370 $30,394
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Navigation system 2,205 895
Blind spot warning system 695  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Proximity key 450  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,625
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Entertainment Package   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
AWD   2,175
Rear spoiler   350
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Navigation system 2,073 788
Blind spot warning system 653  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Proximity key 423  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,480
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Entertainment Package   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
AWD   2,088
Rear spoiler   308
Options (change) 5,550 10,280
Options (change) 5,217 9,511
Destination 825 875
Total Price $41,875 $42,815
Total Invoice $39,412 $40,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,380
Model Year20092013
ModelV50LaCrosse
TrimT5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5303hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$41,875$42,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,875$39,930
Total Invoice$39,412$40,780
Adjustments for Features0-2,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,412$38,032

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092013
ModelV50LaCrosse
TrimT5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,730$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,748

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092013
ModelV50LaCrosse
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.7 in
Length178.0 in196.9 in
Width69.7 in73.1 in
Height57.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested170048%
Total Not Requested187552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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