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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: $34,090

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,544

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelV50V50PassatPassat
TrimT5T5 R-Design1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $29,724 $32,601
Climate Package 900 900    
Preferred Package 2,000      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Proximity key 450 450    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Body kit     1,900 1,900
Climate Package 846 846    
Preferred Package 1,880      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Proximity key 423 423    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Body kit     1,700 1,700
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 2,275 2,275
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 2,000 2,000
Destination 875 875 820 820
Total Price $37,675 $39,725 $34,090 $37,090
Total Invoice $35,467 $37,394 $32,544 $35,421

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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: $6,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,916
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelV50V50PassatPassat
TrimT5T5 R-Design1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,675$39,725$34,090$37,090
Adjustments for Features0-475-3,135-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,675$39,250$30,955$33,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$2,900
Total Invoice$35,467$37,394$32,544$35,421
Adjustments for Features0-447-2,993-3,089
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,467$36,947$29,551$32,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelV50V50PassatPassat
TrimT5T5 R-Design1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
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$325  
CD player  $125$125
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$3,330$3,805$6,465$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$3,135$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-2,993-3,089

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112017
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.3,231 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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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%
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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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