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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: $26,155

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $12,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,782

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $11,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelV50CruzeCruze
TrimT5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,050 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $31,067 $17,688 $21,336
Preferred Package 1,250    
Climate Package 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Navigation system 1,800 1,995 1,995
Leather seating surfaces 200    
225/50R17   395  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,500  
RS Package   695 695
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   445 445
Sunroof   850 850
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Preferred Package 1,175    
Climate Package 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Navigation system 1,692 1,756 1,756
Leather seating surfaces 188    
225/50R17   348  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,400  
RS Package   612 612
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   392 392
Sunroof   748 748
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Options (change) 4,700 6,980 4,085
Options (change) 4,418 6,344 3,596
Destination 850 750 750
Total Price $38,600 $26,155 $27,060
Total Invoice $36,335 $24,782 $25,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,157
Model Year201020112011
ModelV50CruzeCruze
TrimT5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$38,600$26,155$27,060
Adjustments for Features-2,5450-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,055$26,155$26,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200
Total Invoice$36,335$24,782$25,682
Adjustments for Features-2,3960-669
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,939$24,782$25,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$231

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201020112011
ModelV50CruzeCruze
TrimT5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
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  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
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  
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 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,580$3,035$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,545$0$705
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3960-669

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20102011
ModelV50Cruze
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length178.0 in181.0 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height57.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,322 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
12.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

225/50R17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/50R17 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
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
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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