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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: $18,375

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $12,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,586

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $11,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelV50V50Sonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $16,455
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $15,797
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Dragon Green Promotional Package     1,095
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Dragon Green Promotional Package     964
Options (change) 550 550 1,095
Options (change) 517 517 964
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $30,425 $34,275 $18,375
Total Invoice $28,652 $32,271 $17,586

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,997
Model Year201120112015
ModelV50V50Sonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,425$34,275$18,375
Adjustments for Features-1,135-3,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,290$30,865$18,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$28,652$32,271$17,586
Adjustments for Features-1,069-3,2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,583$29,060$17,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,477$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201120112015
ModelV50V50Sonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
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
Vehicle health reports  $0
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
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
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$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,380$5,655$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$3,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,069-3,2110

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112015
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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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Dragon Green Promotional Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Paint, special green0No
Fog lights125Yes
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested40028%

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