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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: $41,875

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $3,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,412

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $3,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelV50Routan
TrimT5 R-DesignSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $35,500 $44,280
Base Invoice $33,370 $42,465
Climate Package 675  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Proximity key 450  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Climate Package 634  
Navigation system 2,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Proximity key 423  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Options (change) 5,550 0
Options (change) 5,217 0
Destination 825 820
Total Price $41,875 $45,100
Total Invoice $39,412 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,564
Model Year20092012
ModelV50Routan
TrimT5 R-DesignSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine227hp I5283hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$41,875$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-5,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,875$39,435
Total Invoice$39,412$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-5,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,412$37,848

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20092012
ModelV50Routan
TrimT5 R-DesignSEL Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $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 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable console $200
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
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
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Surround sound $250
USB port$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 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
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$4,965$10,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,437

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20092012
ModelV50Routan
Body4dr Wagon4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in121.2 in
Length178.0 in202.5 in
Width69.7 in76.9 in
Height57.4 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,543 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
27.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.483.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft3140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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