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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: $3,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,467

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $4,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelV50V50LaCrosse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $33,810
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $32,458
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 395
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Proximity key 450 450  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
LFX V6 engine     0
Experience Buick Package     2,790
Leather Group     2,090
Panoramic sunroof     1,195
Rear spoiler     385
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 359
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Proximity key 423 423  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
LFX V6 engine     0
Experience Buick Package     2,539
Leather Group     2,006
Panoramic sunroof     1,087
Rear spoiler     350
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 6,855
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 6,341
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $37,675 $39,725 $41,590
Total Invoice $35,467 $37,394 $39,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,669
Model Year201120112016
ModelV50V50LaCrosse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5304hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$37,675$39,725$41,590
Adjustments for Features0-475-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,675$39,250$38,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$35,467$37,394$39,724
Adjustments for Features0-447-2,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,467$36,947$37,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201120112016
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 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Active grille shutters  $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,530$4,005$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-2,588

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112016
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.3,895 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
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
235/50HR18 tires400No
Temporary spare tire150No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
304 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested182558%
Total Not Requested130042%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested212596%
Total Not Requested1004%

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