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Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelV50Jetta
TrimT5GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $23,745
Base Invoice $27,850 $22,795
Dynamic Trim Package 1,995  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Satellite radio 295  
Audio Package 895  
Navigation system 2,120 900
Proximity key 450  
Autobahn Package   2,050
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Dynamic Trim Package 1,715  
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Satellite radio 253  
Audio Package 769  
Navigation system 1,823 864
Proximity key 387  
Autobahn Package   1,968
Rear spoiler   300
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 6,905 4,425
Options (change) 5,935 4,188
Destination 695 770
Total Price $37,190 $28,940
Total Invoice $34,480 $27,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,704
Model Year20072012
ModelV50Jetta
TrimT5GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,190$28,940
Adjustments for Features-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,165$28,940
Total Invoice$34,480$27,753
Adjustments for Features-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,457$27,753

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20072012
ModelV50Jetta
TrimT5GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,915$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-230

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20072012
ModelV50Jetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length177.7 in182.2 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested80089%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52523%
Total Not Requested171577%

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