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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: $27,840

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $12,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,697

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $11,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelV50Jetta
TrimT5 R-DesignGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $23,745
Base Invoice $33,370 $22,795
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Navigation system 2,205 900
Proximity key 450  
Autobahn Package   2,050
Rear spoiler   375
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Navigation system 2,073 864
Proximity key 423  
Autobahn Package   1,968
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 3,855 3,325
Options (change) 3,624 3,132
Destination 825 770
Total Price $40,180 $27,840
Total Invoice $37,819 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,637
Model Year20092012
ModelV50Jetta
TrimT5 R-DesignGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$40,180$27,840
Adjustments for Features-4,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,415$27,840
Total Invoice$37,819$26,697
Adjustments for Features-4,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,334$26,697

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
ModelV50Jetta
TrimT5 R-DesignGLI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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
Total Value of Features$5,855$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4850

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
ModelV50Jetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length178.0 in182.2 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height57.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.2,805 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 R-Design

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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