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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: $27,850

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $7,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,462

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $7,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelV50V50Cruze
TrimT5T5 R-DesignPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $23,120
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $22,080
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
RS Package     995
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
RS Package     905
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Options (change) 5,900 4,100 3,855
Options (change) 5,546 3,854 3,507
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $35,775 $37,825 $27,850
Total Invoice $33,681 $35,608 $26,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,333
Model Year201120112016
ModelV50V50Cruze
TrimT5T5 R-DesignPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5153hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,775$37,825$27,850
Adjustments for Features0-475-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,775$37,350$27,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$33,681$35,608$26,462
Adjustments for Features0-447-114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,681$35,161$26,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201120112016
ModelV50V50Cruze
TrimT5T5 R-DesignPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
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
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $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, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,055$4,530$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-114

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112016
ModelV50Cruze
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length178.0 in183.7 in
Width69.7 in70.5 in
Height58.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

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

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150078%
Total Not Requested42522%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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