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BMW 1-Series vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,180

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,759

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $3,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
Model1-SeriesV50
Trim128iT5 R-Design
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,900 $35,500
Base Invoice $34,130 $33,370
Premium Package 3,100  
Navigation system 2,150 2,205
Cold Weather Package 700  
Xenon HID headlights 900 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 525
Proximity key 500 450
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Climate Package   675
Leather seating surfaces   200
Premium Package 2,820  
Navigation system 1,955 2,073
Cold Weather Package 635  
Xenon HID headlights 820 752
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 494
Proximity key 455 423
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Climate Package   634
Leather seating surfaces   188
Options (change) 8,250 4,855
Options (change) 7,505 4,564
Destination 895 825
Total Price $46,045 $41,180
Total Invoice $42,530 $38,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,926
Model Year20122009
Model1-SeriesV50
Trim128iT5 R-Design
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6227hp I5
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$46,045$41,180
Adjustments for Features-9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,130$41,180
Total Invoice$42,530$38,759
Adjustments for Features-8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,685$38,759

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122009
Model1-SeriesV50
Trim128iT5 R-Design
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,305$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8450

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122009
Model1-SeriesV50
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.7 in103.9 in
Length172.2 in178.0 in
Width68.8 in69.7 in
Height55.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		8.5 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		8.562.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 1-Series vs. Volvo V50 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested168055%
Total Not Requested140045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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