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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: $19,949

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $11,876

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,471

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $11,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelV50V50Golf / GTI
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,800 $35,500 $18,390
Base Invoice $28,012 $33,370 $17,138
Climate Package 675 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Stability control     280
Cold Weather Package     150
CD changer, remote     499
Climate Package 634 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Stability control     247
Cold Weather Package     133
CD changer, remote     323
Options (change) 1,200 1,200 929
Options (change) 1,128 1,128 703
Destination 825 825 630
Total Price $31,825 $37,525 $19,949
Total Invoice $29,965 $35,323 $18,471

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,601
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,410
Model Year200920092006
ModelV50V50Golf / GTI
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine168hp I5227hp I5115hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$31,825$37,525$19,949
Adjustments for Features-3,275-6,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,550$31,075$19,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$0
Total Invoice$29,965$35,323$18,471
Adjustments for Features-3,084-6,0720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,881$29,251$18,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,370$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920092006
ModelV50V50Golf / GTI
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,840$7,015$565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,275$6,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,084-6,0720

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092006
ModelV50Golf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in98.9 in
Length178.0 in164.9 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height57.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 2.4i

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

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 Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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