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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: $34,815

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,762

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,421

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelV50Passat
TrimT5V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,140 $33,995
Base Invoice $26,487 $32,601
Climate Package 412  
Premium Package 2,195  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,120  
Audio Package 895  
Stability control 695  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Climate Package 354  
Premium Package 1,887  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,823  
Audio Package 769  
Stability control 597  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Options (change) 8,742 0
Options (change) 7,690 0
Destination 695 820
Total Price $37,577 $34,815
Total Invoice $34,872 $33,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,771
Model Year20062017
ModelV50Passat
TrimT5V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$37,577$34,815
Adjustments for Features0-4,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,577$30,315
Total Invoice$34,872$33,421
Adjustments for Features0-4,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,872$29,101

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062017
ModelV50Passat
TrimT5V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,015$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,320

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062017
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 Weight3,379 lb.3,481 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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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