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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: $10,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,739

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelV50V50Sonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $20,095
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $19,090
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Sunroof     850
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 2,550 750 850
Options (change) 2,397 705 774
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $32,425 $34,475 $21,820
Total Invoice $30,532 $32,459 $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: $8,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,183
Model Year201120112016
ModelV50V50Sonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignRS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp 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$32,425$34,475$21,820
Adjustments for Features-1,710-2,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,715$32,290$21,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$30,532$32,459$20,739
Adjustments for Features-1,610-2,0570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,922$30,402$20,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201120112016
ModelV50V50Sonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignRS
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 
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 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$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 
Heated front seats  $200
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$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,580$4,055$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$2,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,610-2,0570

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112016
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 Weight3,571 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
12.8 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

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