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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: $21,845

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $11,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,734

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelV50V50Sonic
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,800 $35,500 $20,185
Base Invoice $28,012 $33,370 $19,176
Climate Package 675 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Sunroof     850
Climate Package 634 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 2,400 1,400 850
Options (change) 2,256 1,316 748
Destination 825 825 810
Total Price $33,025 $37,725 $21,845
Total Invoice $31,093 $35,511 $20,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,914
Model Year200920092013
ModelV50V50Sonic
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine168hp I5227hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
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$33,025$37,725$21,845
Adjustments for Features-1,535-4,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,490$33,465$21,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,975$0
Total Invoice$31,093$35,511$20,734
Adjustments for Features-1,445-4,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,648$31,501$20,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,853$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200920092013
ModelV50V50Sonic
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
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
Rollover sensor  $50
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 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $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 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$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$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,055$5,780$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$4,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,445-4,0100

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092013
ModelV50Sonic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length178.0 in159.0 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height57.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,322 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

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

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

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

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