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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: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $12,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,758

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $11,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelV50Jetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimT5 R-DesignSETDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,500 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $33,370 $22,795 $23,995
Climate Package 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525    
Navigation system 2,205    
Premium Package   2,550 2,550
Climate Package 634    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494    
Navigation system 2,073    
Premium Package   2,193 2,193
Options (change) 3,405 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 3,201 2,193 2,193
Destination 825 770 770
Total Price $39,730 $27,065 $28,315
Total Invoice $37,396 $25,758 $26,958

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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: $9,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,433
Model Year200920112011
ModelV50Jetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimT5 R-DesignSETDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$39,730$27,065$28,315
Adjustments for Features-4,265-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$26,215$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,100
Total Invoice$37,396$25,758$26,958
Adjustments for Features-4,014-8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,382$24,949$26,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year200920112011
ModelV50Jetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimT5 R-DesignSETDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$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  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
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
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  
Headlight washers$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,755$3,340$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,265$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,014-8090

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20092011
ModelV50Jetta SportWagen
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length178.0 in179.3 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height57.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.3,229 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
27.4 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested162570%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested162570%

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