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Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,010

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $11,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,040

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelV50V50Sonic
Trim2.4iT5LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,490 $28,140 $17,365
Base Invoice $24,936 $26,487 $16,497
Select Package 1,995    
Climate Package 675 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Stability control 695 695  
Sunroof     850
Select Package 1,715    
Climate Package 580 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Stability control 597 597  
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 3,840 1,845 850
Options (change) 3,300 1,585 748
Destination 695 695 795
Total Price $31,025 $30,680 $19,010
Total Invoice $28,931 $28,767 $18,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,624
Model Year200620062012
ModelV50V50Sonic
Trim2.4iT5LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine168hp I5218hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 1280, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$31,025$30,680$19,010
Adjustments for Features-2,0000-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,025$30,680$18,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,655$0
Total Invoice$28,931$28,767$18,040
Adjustments for Features-1,8650-598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,066$28,767$17,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,701$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200620062012
ModelV50V50Sonic
Trim2.4iT5LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$4,215$2,215$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$0$630
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8650-598

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062012
ModelV50Sonic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length177.7 in159.0 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.2,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 2.4i

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested105043%
Total Not Requested140057%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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