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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $6,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelV50Golf / GTI
TrimT5SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,715 $30,245
Premium Package 2,480  
Climate Package 675  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Proximity key 450  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Premium Package 2,132  
Climate Package 580  
Navigation system 1,896  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Proximity key 387  
Blind spot warning system 598  
Options (change) 6,980 0
Options (change) 6,001 0
Destination 745 850
Total Price $37,440 $31,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,897
Model Year20082018
ModelV50Golf / GTI
TrimT5SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5170hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$37,440$31,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,440$28,560

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelV50Golf / GTI
TrimT5SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,130$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-69

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelV50Golf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length177.7 in179.8 in
Width69.7 in70.8 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,327 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		27.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft366.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested265079%
Total Not Requested70021%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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