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Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,055

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $9,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,899

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $9,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelV50Jetta
TrimT5 R-DesignSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,500 $26,065
Base Invoice $33,370 $24,293
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Navigation system 2,205 1,990
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Panoramic sunroof   1,300
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Navigation system 2,073 1,758
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Panoramic sunroof   1,148
Options (change) 3,605 3,290
Options (change) 3,389 2,906
Destination 825 700
Total Price $39,930 $30,055
Total Invoice $37,584 $27,899

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,626
Model Year20092009
ModelV50Jetta
TrimT5 R-DesignSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$39,930$30,055
Adjustments for Features-3,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,680$30,055
Total Invoice$37,584$27,899
Adjustments for Features-3,0590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,525$27,899

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092009
ModelV50Jetta
TrimT5 R-DesignSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,505$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0590

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092009
ModelV50Jetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length178.0 in179.3 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height57.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.4 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft366.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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