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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $6,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelV50PassatPassat
TrimT5 R-Design2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,050 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $31,067 $30,353 $33,230
Preferred Package 1,250    
Climate Package 900    
Blind spot warning system 695    
Navigation system 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Rear spoiler   375 375
Preferred Package 1,175    
Climate Package 846    
Blind spot warning system 653    
Navigation system 1,692    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 6,195 375 375
Options (change) 5,823 300 300
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $40,095 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $37,740 $31,503 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,930
Model Year201020182018
ModelV50PassatPassat
TrimT5 R-Design2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$40,095$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,810-2,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,095$30,065$32,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$37,740$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-2,693-2,837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,740$28,810$31,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020182018
ModelV50PassatPassat
TrimT5 R-Design2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$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$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,230$7,040$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,810$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,693-2,837

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102018
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.3,275 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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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