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Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,505

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $4,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,437

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $4,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelV50V50Jetta SportWagen
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $24,885
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $23,890
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Panoramic sunroof     1,800
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Panoramic sunroof     1,727
Options (change) 2,550 550 1,800
Options (change) 2,397 517 1,727
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $32,425 $34,275 $27,505
Total Invoice $30,532 $32,271 $26,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,810
Model Year201120112014
ModelV50V50Jetta SportWagen
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,425$34,275$27,505
Adjustments for Features-1,365-1,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,060$32,885$27,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0
Total Invoice$30,532$32,271$26,437
Adjustments for Features-1,285-1,3090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,247$30,962$26,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201120112014
ModelV50V50Jetta SportWagen
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250$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
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
iPod integration  $100
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 
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,630$4,655$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$1,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,285-1,3090

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20112014
ModelV50Jetta SportWagen
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length178.0 in179.3 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height58.0 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.3,285 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested105047%
Total Not Requested120053%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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