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Volvo V50 vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,975

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $44,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelV50V50Model SModel SModel S
TrimT5T5 R-Design75D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Preferred Package 2,000        
Climate Package 900 900      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 1,000 1,000 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400      
Proximity key 450 450      
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Preferred Package 1,880        
Climate Package 846 846      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376      
Proximity key 423 423      
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 7,100 5,100 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 6,674 4,794 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $36,975 $38,825 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo V50 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,736
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelV50V50Model SModel SModel S
TrimT5T5 R-Design75D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$36,975$38,825$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-25-5,895-6,645-7,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,975$38,800$75,605$94,355$125,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelV50V50Model SModel SModel S
TrimT5T5 R-Design75D100DP100D
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power charge port door  $25$25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Roof rails $250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack   $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack  $0  
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750
High amperage charger   $750$750
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0$0
Range alert  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass $0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals    $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$6,105$6,130$12,000$12,750$14,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$5,895$6,645$7,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24456414373

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112018
ModelV50Model S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in116.5 in
Length178.0 in196.0 in
Width69.7 in77.3 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

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