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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $11,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelV50V50CruzeCruze
TrimT5T5 R-Design2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $19,858 $22,146
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Preferred Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 295  
Proximity key 450 450 300  
Leather seating surfaces   200    
RS Package     695 595
Navigation system     995 995
Sunroof     900 900
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Preferred Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 260  
Proximity key 423 423 264  
Leather seating surfaces   188    
RS Package     612 524
Navigation system     876 876
Sunroof     792 792
Options (change) 6,300 4,500 3,185 2,490
Options (change) 5,922 4,230 2,804 2,192
Destination 875 875 795 795
Total Price $36,175 $38,225 $24,665 $26,475
Total Invoice $34,057 $35,984 $23,457 $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: $8,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,213
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelV50V50CruzeCruze
TrimT5T5 R-Design2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,175$38,225$24,665$26,475
Adjustments for Features-2,535-3,0100-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,640$35,215$24,665$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$255
Total Invoice$34,057$35,984$23,457$25,133
Adjustments for Features-2,387-2,8340-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,670$33,150$23,457$23,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$200

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelV50V50CruzeCruze
TrimT5T5 R-Design2LTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,255$4,730$1,720$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,535$3,010$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,387-2,8340-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112012
ModelV50Cruze
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length178.0 in181.0 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,571 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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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