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Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,974

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $3,828

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,756

Toyota Prius Five   
Difference: $3,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelV50PriusPrius
TrimT5FivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,715 $29,805 $39,525
Base Invoice $27,932 $27,744 $37,945
Climate Package 412    
Navigation system 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Proximity key 450    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Floor mats   200 200
Bodyside moldings   209 209
Climate Package 354    
Navigation system 1,896    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Proximity key 387    
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Floor mats   127 127
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Options (change) 4,342 409 409
Options (change) 3,733 252 252
Destination 745 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,500
Total Price $34,802 $30,974 $38,194
Total Invoice $32,410 $28,756 $36,457

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Five
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,963
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,708
Model Year200820122012
ModelV50PriusPrius
TrimT5FivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I598hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8120, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$34,802$30,974$38,194
Adjustments for Features0-1,135-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,802$29,839$36,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,320
Total Invoice$32,410$28,756$36,457
Adjustments for Features0-1,054-1,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,410$27,702$34,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,813

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200820122012
ModelV50PriusPrius
TrimT5FivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
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
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,980$4,115$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,135$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,054-1,942

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082012
ModelV50Prius
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length177.7 in176.4 in
Width69.7 in68.7 in
Height57.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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