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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $7,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelV50Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimT5 R-DesignGTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,850 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $30,879 $23,611 $33,207
Climate Package 900    
Multimedia Package 2,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Proximity key 450    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Climate Package 846    
Multimedia Package 1,880    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Proximity key 423    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 4,900 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 4,606 5,760 1,440
Destination 875 770 770
Total Price $38,625 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $36,360 $30,141 $35,417

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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: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,428
Model Year201120122012
ModelV50Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimT5 R-DesignGTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,625$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-2,9650-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,660$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$36,360$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-2,7910-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,569$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120122012
ModelV50Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimT5 R-DesignGTIR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $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 $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$4,055$1,090$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7910-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112012
ModelV50Golf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length178.0 in165.4 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height58.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,571 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
12.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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