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Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,675

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $7,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,467

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $7,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelV50V50Routan
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $44,280
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $42,465
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 0
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 0
Destination 875 875 820
Total Price $37,675 $39,725 $45,100
Total Invoice $35,467 $37,394 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,253
Model Year201120112012
ModelV50V50Routan
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5283hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$37,675$39,725$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-475-6,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,675$39,250$38,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$35,467$37,394$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-447-6,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,467$36,947$36,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201120112012
ModelV50V50Routan
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable console  $200
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power recliner, third row seats  $150
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,340$3,815$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-6,565

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20112012
ModelV50Routan
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in121.2 in
Length178.0 in202.5 in
Width69.7 in76.9 in
Height58.0 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.883.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft3140.6 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested220098%
Total Not Requested502%

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 sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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