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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $8,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelV50Golf / GTI
TrimT5 R-DesignSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,050 $30,245
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Navigation system 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Navigation system 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Options (change) 5,395 0
Options (change) 5,071 0
Destination 850 850
Total Price $39,295 $31,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,172
Model Year20102018
ModelV50Golf / GTI
TrimT5 R-DesignSEL
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)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$39,295$31,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,295$29,835

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102018
ModelV50Golf / GTI
TrimT5 R-DesignSEL
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
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
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
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,305$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-34

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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 Year20102018
ModelV50Golf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length178.0 in179.8 in
Width69.7 in70.8 in
Height57.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.3,054 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 seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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