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Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Prius c Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,785

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $11,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,248

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $10,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelV50Prius cPrius c
TrimT5ThreeFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,715 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $27,932 $20,140 $21,625
Climate Package 675    
Navigation system 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Proximity key 450    
Alloy wheels   390  
Climate Package 580    
Navigation system 1,896    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Proximity key 387    
Alloy wheels   348  
Options (change) 3,805 390 0
Options (change) 3,271 348 0
Destination 745 760 760
Total Price $34,265 $22,785 $23,990
Total Invoice $31,948 $21,248 $22,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,758
Model Year200820122012
ModelV50Prius cPrius c
TrimT5ThreeFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I573hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$34,265$22,785$23,990
Adjustments for Features-1,0100-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,255$22,785$23,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$855
Total Invoice$31,948$21,248$22,385
Adjustments for Features-9420-327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,006$21,248$22,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$810

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year200820122012
ModelV50Prius cPrius c
TrimT5ThreeFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers$50  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,405$2,395$2,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,010$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-9420-327

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20082012
ModelV50Prius c
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.4 in
Length177.7 in157.3 in
Width69.7 in66.7 in
Height57.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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