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2005 Volvo V50

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Kelley Blue Book Retail:  $12,200 – $15,000   Change Vehicle

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EPA Fuel Economy:
 City: 21   Highway: 29
Available Engines:
 168-hp, 2.4-liter I-5 (premium)
218-hp, 2.5-liter I-5 (premium)
Available Transmissions: 5-speed automatic w/auto-manual
6-speed manual w/OD

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•Choice of two five-cylinder engines
•Adaptive five-speed automatic
•Optional AWD
 
+Performance potential of T5 model
+Moderate dimensions
+Increased interior volume
 
-Pending further review
 

Vehicle Summary

Built on a longer wheelbase than its predecessor but slightly shorter overall, the Volvo V50 wagon goes on sale as a 2005 model to join the company’s related and recently redesigned S40 sedan. Two engines are available: normally aspirated for the base V50 and turbocharged for the high-performance T5 model.   Read more 

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  Original MSRP

4dr Station Wagon 2.4i A

 $25,990

4dr Station Wagon T5 M

 $27,610

4dr Station Wagon T5 AWD M

 $29,385

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