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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: $30,050

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $4,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,840

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $3,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelV50Jetta
TrimT52.0T GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,715 $27,895
Base Invoice $27,932 $26,779
Climate Package 675  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Proximity key 450  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Floor mats   235
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Climate Package 580  
Navigation system 1,896  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Proximity key 387  
Blind spot warning system 598  
Floor mats   185
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,500 1,335
Options (change) 3,869 1,241
Destination 745 820
Total Price $34,960 $30,050
Total Invoice $32,546 $28,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,379
Model Year20082017
ModelV50Jetta
TrimT52.0T GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$34,960$30,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,960$27,265
Total Invoice$32,546$28,840
Adjustments for Features0-2,673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,546$26,167

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082017
ModelV50Jetta
TrimT52.0T GLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
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$2,080$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,673

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082017
ModelV50Jetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length177.7 in183.3 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.3,194 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft315.7 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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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