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Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,320

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $5,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,512

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $6,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelV50Traverse
TrimT5LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,140 $39,035
Base Invoice $26,487 $37,083
Premium Package 2,195  
Convenience Package (wagon) 405  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Navigation system 2,120 1,890
Audio Package 895  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,775 2,000
Cargo cover   140
Sunroof   1,400
Premium Package 1,887  
Convenience Package (wagon) 348  
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
Navigation system 1,823 1,663
Audio Package 769  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,668 1,900
Cargo cover   123
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 10,485 5,430
Options (change) 9,330 4,918
Destination 695 825
Total Price $39,320 $45,290
Total Invoice $36,512 $42,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,626
Model Year20062012
ModelV50Traverse
TrimT5LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine218hp I5288hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/55-20
Total Price$39,320$45,290
Adjustments for Features0-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,320$41,390
Total Invoice$36,512$42,826
Adjustments for Features0-3,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,512$39,138

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062012
ModelV50Traverse
TrimT5LTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,965$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,688

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062012
ModelV50Traverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in118.9 in
Length177.7 in205.0 in
Width69.7 in78.4 in
Height57.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.4 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		27.468.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft3116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested225092%
Total Not Requested2008%
Convenience Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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