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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: $37,675

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $3,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,467

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $4,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelV50V50LaCrosse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $31,660
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $30,394
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
LFX V6 engine     0
Premium 2 Group     5,045
Driver Confidence Package     1,440
Navigation system     895
Panoramic sunroof     1,195
Rear spoiler     350
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
LFX V6 engine     0
Premium 2 Group     4,843
Driver Confidence Package     1,267
Navigation system     788
Panoramic sunroof     1,052
Rear spoiler     308
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 8,925
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 8,258
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $37,675 $39,725 $41,460
Total Invoice $35,467 $37,394 $39,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,619
Model Year201120112013
ModelV50V50LaCrosse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5303hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$37,675$39,725$41,460
Adjustments for Features0-475-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,675$39,250$38,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$35,467$37,394$39,527
Adjustments for Features0-447-2,441
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,467$36,947$37,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201120112013
ModelV50V50LaCrosse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$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$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,880$4,355$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-2,441

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112013
ModelV50LaCrosse
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.7 in
Length178.0 in196.9 in
Width69.7 in73.1 in
Height58.0 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.4,045 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
12.8 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested220098%
Total Not Requested502%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

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 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested275055%
Total Not Requested227545%
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%

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