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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $10,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelV50Golf / GTI
TrimT5 R-DesignGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,500 $24,295
Base Invoice $33,370 $23,323
Climate Package 675  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Navigation system 2,205  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Proximity key 450  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Climate Package 634  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Navigation system 2,073  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Proximity key 423  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 4,855 5,530
Options (change) 4,564 5,310
Destination 825 770
Total Price $41,180 $30,595
Total Invoice $38,759 $29,403

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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: $6,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,789
Model Year20092011
ModelV50Golf / GTI
TrimT5 R-DesignGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,180$30,595
Adjustments for Features-3,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,390$30,595
Total Invoice$38,759$29,403
Adjustments for Features-3,5670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,192$29,403

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
ModelV50Golf / GTI
TrimT5 R-DesignGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$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 height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,080$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5670

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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 Year20092011
ModelV50Golf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length178.0 in165.4 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height57.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.2,969 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI 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 Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested347586%
Total Not Requested57514%

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