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Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,070

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $13,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,933

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $12,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelV50CruzeCruze
TrimT52LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,140 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $26,487 $19,858 $22,146
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025    
Premium Package 2,195    
Climate Package 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Stability control 695    
Navigation system 2,120 995 995
Audio Package 895    
RS Package   695 595
Sunroof   900 900
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741    
Premium Package 1,887    
Climate Package 580    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Stability control 597    
Navigation system 1,823 876 876
Audio Package 769    
RS Package   612 524
Sunroof   792 792
Options (change) 9,080 2,590 2,490
Options (change) 7,805 2,280 2,192
Destination 695 795 795
Total Price $37,915 $24,070 $26,475
Total Invoice $34,987 $22,933 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,020
Model Year200620122012
ModelV50CruzeCruze
TrimT52LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$37,915$24,070$26,475
Adjustments for Features-1,1200-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,795$24,070$24,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$34,987$22,933$25,133
Adjustments for Features-1,0340-1,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,953$22,933$23,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$249

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200620122012
ModelV50CruzeCruze
TrimT52LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$2,965$1,845$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$0$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0340-1,951

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062012
ModelV50Cruze
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length177.7 in181.0 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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