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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: $20,620

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $17,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,733

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $16,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelV50SonicSonic
TrimT5 R-DesignLTPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,500 $17,795 $19,795
Base Invoice $33,370 $17,083 $19,003
Climate Package 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525    
Proximity key 450    
Convenience Package   650  
Fun & Sun Package   1,300  
Sunroof     850
Climate Package 634    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494    
Proximity key 423    
Convenience Package   592  
Fun & Sun Package   1,183  
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 1,650 1,950 850
Options (change) 1,551 1,775 774
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $37,975 $20,620 $21,520
Total Invoice $35,746 $19,733 $20,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,980
Model Year200920182018
ModelV50SonicSonic
TrimT5 R-DesignLTPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$37,975$20,620$21,520
Adjustments for Features-4,2850-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,690$20,620$21,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$35,746$19,733$20,652
Adjustments for Features-4,0330-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,713$19,733$20,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$775

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200920182018
ModelV50SonicSonic
TrimT5 R-DesignLTPremier
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,880$1,595$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,285$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0330-144

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092018
ModelV50Sonic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length178.0 in159.8 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height57.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.2,785 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 T5 R-Design

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

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