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Volvo V50 vs. Subaru BRZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,497

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $3,078

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,956

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $2,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelV50V50BRZ
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $27,395
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $26,019
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     207
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     134
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,008
Options (change) 2,700 2,900 1,307
Options (change) 2,538 2,726 1,142
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $32,575 $36,625 $29,497
Total Invoice $30,673 $34,480 $27,956

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,571
Model Year201120112016
ModelV50V50BRZ
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5200hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$32,575$36,625$29,497
Adjustments for Features-155-2,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,420$33,745$29,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,325$0
Total Invoice$30,673$34,480$27,956
Adjustments for Features-146-2,7110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,527$31,769$27,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,242$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year201120112016
ModelV50V50BRZ
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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 
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,555$6,280$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$2,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-146-2,7110

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20112016
ModelV50BRZ
Body4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length178.0 in166.7 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft36.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft36.9 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%

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%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Downshift rev matching50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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