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Volvo V50 vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,685

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelV50V50WRXWRX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $30,395 $39,995
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $28,601 $37,750
Climate Package 900 900    
Preferred Package 2,000      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Proximity key 450 450    
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165 165
Navigation Package     3,100  
Bodyside moldings     230 230
Climate Package 846 846    
Preferred Package 1,880      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Proximity key 423 423    
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107 107
Navigation Package     2,751  
Bodyside moldings     149 149
Options (change) 7,400 5,600 3,495 395
Options (change) 6,956 5,264 3,007 256
Destination 875 875 795 795
Total Price $37,275 $39,325 $34,685 $41,185
Total Invoice $35,091 $37,018 $32,403 $38,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,739
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelV50V50WRXWRX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$37,275$39,325$34,685$41,185
Adjustments for Features0-475-55-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,275$38,850$34,630$39,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$5,200
Total Invoice$35,091$37,018$32,403$38,801
Adjustments for Features0-447-51-1,277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,091$36,571$32,352$37,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$5,172

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2011201120162016
ModelV50V50WRXWRX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Hood scoop  $100$100
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,255$4,730$4,310$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$55$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-51-1,277

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20112016
ModelV50WRX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length178.0 in180.9 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft312.0 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
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%
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
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
PIN Code Access10No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested58535%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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