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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: $31,440

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,086

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $6,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelV50Golf / GTI
TrimT5 R-Design1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,050 $29,385
Base Invoice $31,067 $28,210
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation system 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Lighting Package   995
Door sill trim plates   240
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Navigation system 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Lighting Package   856
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 5,300 1,235
Options (change) 4,982 1,056
Destination 850 820
Total Price $39,200 $31,440
Total Invoice $36,899 $30,086

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,422
Model Year20102016
ModelV50Golf / GTI
TrimT5 R-Design1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5170hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,200$31,440
Adjustments for Features-4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,785$31,440
Total Invoice$36,899$30,086
Adjustments for Features-3910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,508$30,086

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102016
ModelV50Golf / GTI
TrimT5 R-Design1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$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
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,755$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3910

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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 Year20102016
ModelV50Golf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length178.0 in179.6 in
Width69.7 in70.8 in
Height57.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.3,064 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		12.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		44.2 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 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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