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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: $32,490

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,131

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelV50V50PassatPassatPassat
TrimT5T5 R-Design1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $31,295 $33,395 $34,265
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $30,011 $32,026 $32,860
Preferred Package 2,000        
Climate Package 900 900      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Proximity key 450 450      
Leather seating surfaces   200      
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Preferred Package 1,880        
Climate Package 846 846      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517      
Proximity key 423 423      
Leather seating surfaces   188      
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 5,900 4,100 375 375 375
Options (change) 5,546 3,854 300 300 300
Destination 875 875 820 820 820
Total Price $35,775 $37,825 $32,490 $34,590 $35,460
Total Invoice $33,681 $35,608 $31,131 $33,146 $33,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,317
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelV50V50PassatPassatPassat
TrimT5T5 R-Design1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5170hp I4140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,775$37,825$32,490$34,590$35,460
Adjustments for Features0-475-800-800-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,775$37,350$31,690$33,790$34,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$2,100$2,870
Total Invoice$33,681$35,608$31,131$33,146$33,980
Adjustments for Features0-447-767-767-862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,681$35,161$30,364$32,379$33,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$2,015$2,754

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelV50V50PassatPassatPassat
TrimT5T5 R-Design1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails $250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$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
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass $0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,830$3,305$3,630$3,630$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$800$800$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-767-767-862

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112014
ModelV50Passat
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length178.0 in191.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,571 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

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 wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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