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

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Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,217

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelV50Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,715 $25,095
Base Invoice $27,932 $24,091
Premium Package 2,480  
Climate Package 412  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,205  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 2,132  
Climate Package 354  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,896  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 6,372 5,700
Options (change) 5,478 5,472
Destination 745 820
Total Price $36,832 $31,615
Total Invoice $34,155 $30,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,831
Model Year20082014
ModelV50Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,832$31,615
Adjustments for Features-1,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,817$31,615
Total Invoice$34,155$30,383
Adjustments for Features-9410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,214$30,383

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082014
ModelV50Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,280$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9410

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082014
ModelV50Golf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length177.7 in165.4 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested195058%
Total Not Requested140042%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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