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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelV50V50Golf / GTI
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $25,095
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $24,091
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Driver's Edition     4,600
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Driver's Edition     4,416
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 5,350 3,550 5,700
Options (change) 5,029 3,337 5,472
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $35,225 $37,275 $31,615
Total Invoice $33,164 $35,091 $30,383

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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: $2,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,108
Model Year201120112014
ModelV50V50Golf / GTI
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,225$37,275$31,615
Adjustments for Features-715-1,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,510$36,085$31,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$33,164$35,091$30,383
Adjustments for Features-673-1,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,491$33,971$30,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112014
ModelV50V50Golf / GTI
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,155$3,630$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$1,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-673-1,1200

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,570 lb.3,090 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested195087%
Total Not Requested30013%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

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

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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