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Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S60 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S60 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,675

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $3,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,467

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $2,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelV50V50S60S60S60
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5T6T6 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $31,300 $38,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $29,422 $36,143 $40,373
Climate Package 900 900 800 800 800
Preferred Package 2,000        
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,700 2,700 2,700
Blind spot warning system 700 700 700 700 700
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 500 500 500
Proximity key 450 450      
Leather seating surfaces   200      
Personal Car Communicator     550 550 550
Premium Package     1,900 1,500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Wood trim         0
Climate Package 846 846 752 752 752
Preferred Package 1,880        
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880 2,538 2,538 2,538
Blind spot warning system 658 658 658 658 658
Xenon HID headlights 752 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517 517 517
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 470 470 470
Proximity key 423 423      
Leather seating surfaces   188      
Personal Car Communicator     517 517 517
Premium Package     1,786 1,410  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 8,500 7,300 5,800
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 7,990 6,862 5,452
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $37,675 $39,725 $40,675 $46,625 $49,625
Total Invoice $35,467 $37,394 $38,287 $43,880 $46,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S60

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,152
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelV50V50S60S60S60
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5T6T6 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5250hp I5300hp I6325hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$37,675$39,725$40,675$46,625$49,625
Adjustments for Features0-475-710-2,610-3,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,675$39,250$39,965$44,015$46,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$4,050$6,475
Total Invoice$35,467$37,394$38,287$43,880$46,700
Adjustments for Features0-447-668-2,456-2,997
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,467$36,947$37,619$41,424$43,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$3,805$6,084

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S60

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelV50V50S60S60S60
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5T6T6 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Security status communicator  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails $250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler $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
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals    $75
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,005$2,480$2,715$4,615$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$710$2,610$3,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-668-2,456-2,997

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S60

Model Year20112012
ModelV50S60
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length178.0 in182.2 in
Width69.7 in73.4 in
Height58.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft312.0 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 washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested45080%
Total Not Requested11520%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested230096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested195095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested45080%
Total Not Requested11520%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40096%
Total Not Requested154%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

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