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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: $25,540

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $12,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,240

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $10,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelV50CruzeCruze
TrimT5LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,715 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $27,932 $17,688 $21,336
Premium Package 2,480    
Climate Package 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Navigation system 2,205 1,995 1,995
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,350    
2LT Equipment Group   2,500  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
Driver Convenience Package   475  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   445 445
Sunroof   850 850
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Premium Package 2,132    
Climate Package 580    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Navigation system 1,896 1,756 1,756
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161    
2LT Equipment Group   2,400  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
Driver Convenience Package   418  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   392 392
Sunroof   748 748
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Options (change) 7,185 6,365 3,390
Options (change) 6,177 5,802 2,984
Destination 745 750 750
Total Price $37,645 $25,540 $26,365
Total Invoice $34,854 $24,240 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,234
Model Year200820112011
ModelV50CruzeCruze
TrimT5LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$37,645$25,540$26,365
Adjustments for Features-1,4900-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,155$25,540$26,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$34,854$24,240$25,070
Adjustments for Features-1,3800-333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,474$24,240$24,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$497

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200820112011
ModelV50CruzeCruze
TrimT5LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
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  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,755$3,265$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,490$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3800-333

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082011
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested195058%
Total Not Requested140042%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested172586%
Total Not Requested27514%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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