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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: $17,205

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $13,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,550

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $12,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelV50V50SonicSonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $16,380 $17,990
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $15,725 $17,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Sunroof       850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Sunroof       748
Options (change) 550 550 0 850
Options (change) 517 517 0 748
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $30,425 $34,275 $17,205 $19,665
Total Invoice $28,652 $32,271 $16,550 $18,663

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,044
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelV50V50SonicSonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$30,425$34,275$17,205$19,665
Adjustments for Features-2,185-4,4600-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,240$29,815$17,205$18,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$1,060
Total Invoice$28,652$32,271$16,550$18,663
Adjustments for Features-2,058-4,1990-1,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,594$28,072$16,550$17,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,478$0$784

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelV50V50SonicSonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof $900 $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125 
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$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  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
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 leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,555$5,830$1,370$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$4,460$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,058-4,1990-1,329

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112014
ModelV50Sonic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length178.0 in159.0 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height58.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.2,690 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
12.8 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft347.7 ft3

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