Volvo V50 Volvo V50 2011 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,125

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $2,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,010

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $1,834

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelV50V50Passat
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.6 VR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $31,370
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $29,095
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Sport Package     4,030
iPod integration     0
Navigation system     1,800
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752 839
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Sport Package     3,681
iPod integration     0
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 6,250 4,450 6,780
Options (change) 5,875 4,183 6,109
Destination 875 875 640
Total Price $36,125 $38,175 $38,790
Total Invoice $34,010 $35,937 $35,844

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volvo V50 dealer quotes or Volkswagen Passat dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,173
Model Year201120112007
ModelV50V50Passat
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.6 VR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$36,125$38,175$38,790
Adjustments for Features0-475-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,125$37,700$38,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$34,010$35,937$35,844
Adjustments for Features0-447-661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,010$35,490$35,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120112007
ModelV50V50Passat
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.6 VR6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,240$2,715$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-661

Return to top

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112007
ModelV50Passat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in106.7 in
Length178.0 in188.0 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.8 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		44.2 ft361.7 ft3

Return to top

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

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Front sport buckets100No
235/40WR18 tires400No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested322569%
Total Not Requested143031%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all Wagons
See TrueDelta's information for all Volvo models.