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Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Solara Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,125

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $403

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,916

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $1,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelV50V50Solara
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSLE V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $30,710
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $27,639
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 515
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Stability control     650
Floor mats     184
Satellite radio     449
Navigation system     1,300
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752 412
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Stability control     559
Floor mats     112
Satellite radio     359
Navigation system     1,115
Options (change) 4,250 4,450 3,098
Options (change) 3,995 4,183 2,557
Destination 875 875 720
Total Price $34,125 $38,175 $34,528
Total Invoice $32,130 $35,937 $30,916

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,597
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,900
Model Year201120112008
ModelV50V50Solara
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSLE V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5227hp I5210hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12315, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,125$38,175$34,528
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$35,450$31,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,325$0
Total Invoice$32,130$35,937$30,916
Adjustments for Features0-2,565-2,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,130$33,372$28,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,242$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year201120112008
ModelV50V50Solara
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSLE V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power convertible top  $4000
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,780$6,505$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,565-2,686

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20112008
ModelV50Solara
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length178.0 in192.5 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.3,615 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in47.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft311.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft311.7 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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 information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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