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Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI SEL   
Difference: $5,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelV50V50Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $30,245
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Options (change) 6,600 4,800 0
Options (change) 6,204 4,512 0
Destination 875 875 850
Total Price $36,475 $38,525 $31,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,549
Model Year201120112018
ModelV50V50Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5170hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,475$38,525$31,095
Adjustments for Features0-475-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,475$38,050$28,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201120112018
ModelV50V50Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,705$4,180$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-60

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20112018
ModelV50Golf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length178.0 in179.8 in
Width69.7 in70.8 in
Height58.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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