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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: $27,080

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $12,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,236

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $12,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelV50JettaJetta
TrimT5 R-DesignSETDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,500 $23,240 $24,615
Base Invoice $33,370 $21,757 $23,200
Climate Package 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525    
Navigation system 2,205 1,790 1,790
iPod integration   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,300 1,300
Climate Package 634    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494    
Navigation system 2,073 1,581 1,581
iPod integration   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,148 1,148
Options (change) 3,405 3,090 3,090
Options (change) 3,201 2,729 2,729
Destination 825 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $39,730 $27,080 $27,155
Total Invoice $37,396 $25,236 $25,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,812
Model Year200920102010
ModelV50JettaJetta
TrimT5 R-DesignSETDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$39,730$27,080$27,155
Adjustments for Features-4,275-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,455$26,355$27,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800
Total Invoice$37,396$25,236$25,379
Adjustments for Features-4,024-6760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,372$24,560$25,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$819

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920102010
ModelV50JettaJetta
TrimT5 R-DesignSETDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0 $0
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, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,880$3,330$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,024-6760

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092010
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 SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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