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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: $34,352

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $176

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,916

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $1,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelV50Solara
TrimT5SLE V6
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,715 $30,710
Base Invoice $27,932 $27,639
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Xenon HID headlights 800 515
Navigation system 2,205 1,300
Stability control   650
Floor mats   184
Satellite radio   449
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Xenon HID headlights 688 412
Navigation system 1,896 1,115
Stability control   559
Floor mats   112
Satellite radio   359
Options (change) 3,892 3,098
Options (change) 3,346 2,557
Destination 745 720
Total Price $34,352 $34,528
Total Invoice $32,023 $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: $3,874
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,733
Model Year20082008
ModelV50Solara
TrimT5SLE V6
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5210hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8315, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17
Total Price$34,352$34,528
Adjustments for Features0-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,352$30,478
Total Invoice$32,023$30,916
Adjustments for Features0-3,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,023$27,290

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20082008
ModelV50Solara
TrimT5SLE V6
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,280$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,626

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20082008
ModelV50Solara
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length177.7 in192.5 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,379 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
27.4 ft311.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

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

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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