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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: $33,224

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $6,956

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,714

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $7,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelV50Prius
TrimT5 R-DesignFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,500 $28,235
Base Invoice $33,370 $26,284
Climate Package 675  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Proximity key 450  
Solar Roof Package   3,820
Floor mats   200
Bodyside moldings   209
Climate Package 634  
Navigation system 2,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Proximity key 423  
Solar Roof Package   3,418
Floor mats   127
Bodyside moldings   125
Options (change) 3,855 4,229
Options (change) 3,624 3,670
Destination 825 760
Total Price $40,180 $33,224
Total Invoice $37,819 $30,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,066
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,326
Model Year20092012
ModelV50Prius
TrimT5 R-DesignFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I598hp I4 H
TransmissionT5CVT
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$40,180$33,224
Adjustments for Features-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,290$33,224
Total Invoice$37,819$30,714
Adjustments for Features-1,7790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,040$30,714

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092012
ModelV50Prius
TrimT5 R-DesignFour
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Solar panel $300
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,180$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7790

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092012
ModelV50Prius
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length178.0 in176.4 in
Width69.7 in68.7 in
Height57.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,322 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 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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