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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: $27,570

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $14,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,342

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelV50JettaJettaJetta
TrimT5 R-Design1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $33,370 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
Climate Package 675      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525      
Blind spot warning system 695      
Navigation system 2,205      
Proximity key 450      
Lighting Package   995    
Rear spoiler   375 375  
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package     1,690  
Climate Package 634      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494      
Blind spot warning system 653      
Navigation system 2,073      
Proximity key 423      
Lighting Package   856    
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package     1,454  
Options (change) 5,350 1,370 2,065 0
Options (change) 5,029 1,156 1,754 0
Destination 825 820 820 820
Total Price $41,675 $27,570 $29,295 $30,100
Total Invoice $39,224 $26,342 $27,927 $28,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,121
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelV50JettaJettaJetta
TrimT5 R-Design1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionT5T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,675$27,570$29,295$30,100
Adjustments for Features-3,390-4500-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,285$27,120$29,295$30,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175$2,930
Total Invoice$39,224$26,342$27,927$28,929
Adjustments for Features-3,191-4300-48
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,033$25,912$27,927$28,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,015$2,969

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2009201520152015
ModelV50JettaJettaJetta
TrimT5 R-Design1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$5,505$2,565$2,115$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,390$450$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,191-4300-48

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092015
ModelV50Jetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length178.0 in183.3 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height57.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.2,860 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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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

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