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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: $23,675

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $13,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,585

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $11,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelV50CruzeCruze
TrimT52LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,715 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $27,932 $19,858 $22,146
Premium Package 2,480    
Climate Package 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Navigation system 2,205 995 995
Proximity key 450 300  
Sunroof   900 900
Premium Package 2,132    
Climate Package 580    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Navigation system 1,896 876 876
Proximity key 387 264  
Sunroof   792 792
Options (change) 6,285 2,195 1,895
Options (change) 5,403 1,932 1,668
Destination 745 795 795
Total Price $36,745 $23,675 $25,880
Total Invoice $34,080 $22,585 $24,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,167
Model Year200820122012
ModelV50CruzeCruze
TrimT52LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,745$23,675$25,880
Adjustments for Features-2,5100-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,235$23,675$23,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$34,080$22,585$24,609
Adjustments for Features-2,3280-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,752$22,585$22,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$189

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200820122012
ModelV50CruzeCruze
TrimT52LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100  
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
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
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers$50  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
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  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,030$1,520$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,510$0$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3280-1,835

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082012
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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%

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