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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: $5,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,467

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $6,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelV50V50LaCrosse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $36,065
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $34,622
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 395
Proximity key 450 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Driver Confidence Package 1     445
Essence Group     2,600
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,145
Rear spoiler     415
Panoramic sunroof     1,550
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 359
Proximity key 423 423  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Driver Confidence Package 1     405
Essence Group     2,496
Sights and Sounds Package.     1,042
Rear spoiler     378
Panoramic sunroof     1,410
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 6,550
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 6,090
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $37,675 $39,725 $43,540
Total Invoice $35,467 $37,394 $41,637

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,621
Model Year201120112017
ModelV50V50LaCrosse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5310hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ 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$43,540
Adjustments for Features0-475-2,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,675$39,250$40,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$35,467$37,394$41,637
Adjustments for Features0-447-2,549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,467$36,947$39,088
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201120112017
ModelV50V50LaCrosse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0 
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 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
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 
Headlight washers$50$50 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,105$4,580$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-2,549

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112017
ModelV50LaCrosse
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in114.4 in
Length178.0 in197.5 in
Width69.7 in73.5 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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 information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%

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