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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: $38,600

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $3,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,335

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $2,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelV50TraverseTraverse
TrimT5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,050 $32,760 $39,035
Base Invoice $31,067 $31,122 $37,083
Climate Package 900    
Preferred Package 1,250    
Navigation system 1,800 1,890 1,890
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,525  
2LT Equipment Group   3,145  
Cargo cover   140 140
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Climate Package 846    
Preferred Package 1,175    
Navigation system 1,692 1,663 1,663
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,342  
2LT Equipment Group   2,987  
Cargo cover   123 123
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Options (change) 4,700 8,100 3,430
Options (change) 4,418 7,347 3,018
Destination 850 825 825
Total Price $38,600 $41,685 $43,290
Total Invoice $36,335 $39,294 $40,926

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,418
Model Year201020122012
ModelV50TraverseTraverse
TrimT5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$38,600$41,685$43,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,635-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,600$40,050$40,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930
Total Invoice$36,335$39,294$40,926
Adjustments for Features0-1,541-2,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,335$37,753$38,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$989

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201020122012
ModelV50TraverseTraverse
TrimT5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,630$6,265$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,635$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,541-2,184

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102012
ModelV50Traverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in118.9 in
Length178.0 in205.0 in
Width69.7 in78.4 in
Height57.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.4,791 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		12.8 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		12.868.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		44.2 ft3116.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62568%
Total Not Requested30032%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested55028%
Total Not Requested140072%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
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%

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