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Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,220

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,973

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelV50PassatPassatPassat
TrimT52.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,140 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $26,487 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Premium Package 2,195      
Climate Package 675      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Stability control 695      
Navigation system 2,120      
Audio Package 895      
Premium Package 1,887      
Climate Package 580      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408      
Stability control 597      
Navigation system 1,823      
Audio Package 769      
Options (change) 7,055 0 0 0
Options (change) 6,064 0 0 0
Destination 695 795 795 795
Total Price $35,890 $31,220 $33,710 $34,320
Total Invoice $33,246 $29,973 $32,359 $32,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,919
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelV50PassatPassatPassat
TrimT52.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,890$31,220$33,710$34,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,715-1,715-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,890$29,505$31,995$32,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$33,246$29,973$32,359$32,946
Adjustments for Features0-1,646-1,646-1,742
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,246$28,327$30,713$31,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelV50PassatPassatPassat
TrimT52.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,665$3,380$3,380$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,715$1,715$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,646-1,646-1,742

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062013
ModelV50Passat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length177.7 in191.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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