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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: $30,095

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,923

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelV50Jetta
TrimT5GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,715 $23,945
Base Invoice $27,932 $22,987
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,205  
Proximity key 450  
Navigation Package   2,005
Autobahn Package   2,250
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,896  
Proximity key 387  
Navigation Package   1,925
Autobahn Package   2,160
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,342 5,355
Options (change) 3,733 5,141
Destination 745 795
Total Price $34,802 $30,095
Total Invoice $32,410 $28,923

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,992
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,722
Model Year20082013
ModelV50Jetta
TrimT5GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$34,802$30,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,802$28,810
Total Invoice$32,410$28,923
Adjustments for Features0-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,410$27,688

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082013
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 
Rearview camera $200
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,330$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,235

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082013
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

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
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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