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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: $35,725

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $4,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $4,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelV50V50Traverse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $32,010
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $30,409
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces   200 1,775
Navigation system     1,890
2LT Equipment Group     2,580
Sunroof     1,400
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Leather seating surfaces   188 1,562
Navigation system     1,663
2LT Equipment Group     2,451
Sunroof     1,232
Options (change) 5,850 4,050 7,645
Options (change) 5,499 3,807 6,908
Destination 875 875 810
Total Price $35,725 $37,775 $40,465
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,561 $38,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,590
Model Year201120112011
ModelV50V50Traverse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5281hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17255/65-18
Total Price$35,725$37,775$40,465
Adjustments for Features0-475-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,300$38,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$33,634$35,561$38,127
Adjustments for Features0-447-1,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,634$35,114$36,224
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201120112011
ModelV50V50Traverse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,930$4,405$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-1,903

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112011
ModelV50Traverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in118.9 in
Length178.0 in205.0 in
Width69.7 in78.4 in
Height58.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.4,790 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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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested50035%
Total Not Requested92565%

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