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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: $21,820

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,739

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelV50V50Sonic
Trim2.4iT5RS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,815 $29,715 $20,095
Base Invoice $25,206 $27,932 $19,090
Select Package 2,145    
Climate Package 675 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Wood trim 0    
Premium Package   2,480  
Sunroof     850
Select Package 1,844    
Climate Package 580 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032    
Wood trim 0    
Premium Package   2,132  
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 4,495 3,630 850
Options (change) 3,864 3,120 774
Destination 745 745 875
Total Price $32,055 $34,090 $21,820
Total Invoice $29,815 $31,797 $20,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,648
Model Year200820082016
ModelV50V50Sonic
Trim2.4iT5RS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine168hp I5227hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$32,055$34,090$21,820
Adjustments for Features-1,535-2,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,520$31,830$21,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,310$0
Total Invoice$29,815$31,797$20,739
Adjustments for Features-1,428-2,1080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,387$29,689$20,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,302$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200820082016
ModelV50V50Sonic
Trim2.4iT5RS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100 
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 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,405$4,130$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$2,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,428-2,1080

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082016
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.2,721 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
Aux input50Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Aluminum trim100No
Unbranded, 160W, 8 speakers350No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested142546%
Total Not Requested170054%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested180054%
Total Not Requested155046%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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