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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: $28,425

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,220

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelV50Jetta
TrimT5 R-Design1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $26,995
Base Invoice $33,370 $25,915
Climate Package 675  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Proximity key 450  
Floor mats   235
Rear spoiler   375
Climate Package 634  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Navigation system 2,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Proximity key 423  
Floor mats   185
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 5,350 610
Options (change) 5,029 485
Destination 825 820
Total Price $41,675 $28,425
Total Invoice $39,224 $27,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,884
Model Year20092017
ModelV50Jetta
TrimT5 R-Design1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5170hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$41,675$28,425
Adjustments for Features-1,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,485$28,425
Total Invoice$39,224$27,220
Adjustments for Features-1,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,104$27,220

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092017
ModelV50Jetta
TrimT5 R-Design1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
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
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,380$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1200

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092017
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.2,940 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%

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