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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: $34,095

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,670

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelV50Passat
TrimT5 R-DesignV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $32,950
Base Invoice $33,370 $31,600
Climate Package 675  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Proximity key 450  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Rear spoiler   375
Climate Package 634  
Navigation system 2,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Proximity key 423  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 4,055 375
Options (change) 3,812 300
Destination 825 770
Total Price $40,380 $34,095
Total Invoice $38,007 $32,670

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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: $4,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,902
Model Year20092012
ModelV50Passat
TrimT5 R-DesignV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$40,380$34,095
Adjustments for Features-1,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,855$34,095
Total Invoice$38,007$32,670
Adjustments for Features-1,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,572$32,670

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelV50Passat
TrimT5 R-DesignV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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 
Cargo Management 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,530$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4350

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelV50Passat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length178.0 in191.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height57.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.3,446 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat 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%

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