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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: $37,090

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $4,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,421

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelV50Passat
TrimT5 R-DesignV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,500 $33,995
Base Invoice $33,370 $32,601
Climate Package 675  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Proximity key 450  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Rear spoiler   375
Body kit   1,900
Climate Package 634  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Navigation system 2,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Proximity key 423  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Rear spoiler   300
Body kit   1,700
Options (change) 5,550 2,275
Options (change) 5,217 2,000
Destination 825 820
Total Price $41,875 $37,090
Total Invoice $39,412 $35,421

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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: $6,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,958
Model Year20092017
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$41,875$37,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,875$35,030
Total Invoice$39,412$35,421
Adjustments for Features0-1,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,412$33,454

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092017
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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
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
Vehicle health reports $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
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
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 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Metal pedals $75
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, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,930$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,967

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092017
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.3,481 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 R-Design

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

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