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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: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,740

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelV50PassatPassatPassat
TrimT5 R-Design2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,050 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $31,067 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Preferred Package 1,250      
Climate Package 900      
Navigation system 1,800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Leather seating surfaces 200      
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Preferred Package 1,175      
Climate Package 846      
Navigation system 1,692      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517      
Leather seating surfaces 188      
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 4,700 375 375 375
Options (change) 4,418 300 300 300
Destination 850 770 770 770
Total Price $38,600 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095
Total Invoice $36,335 $29,740 $31,946 $32,670

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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: $6,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,536
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelV50PassatPassatPassat
TrimT5 R-Design2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,600$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features-1,12500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,475$31,040$33,340$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$36,335$29,740$31,946$32,670
Adjustments for Features-1,05900-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,276$29,740$31,946$32,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelV50PassatPassatPassat
TrimT5 R-Design2.5L 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
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
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   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
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   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,780$2,655$2,655$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,05900-96

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,322 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
12.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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