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BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,180

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $13,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,759

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $11,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesV50
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $35,500
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $33,370
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450   1,450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450       200
Navigation system 1,900 1,900     2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   525
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 450
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Heated front seats     500    
Climate Package         675
Xenon HID headlights         800
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320   1,320  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320       188
Navigation system 1,730 1,730     2,073
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   494
Proximity key 910 910 910 910 423
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Heated front seats     455    
Climate Package         634
Xenon HID headlights         752
Options (change) 6,700 5,250 2,400 2,800 4,855
Options (change) 6,100 4,780 2,185 2,550 4,564
Destination 895 895 895 895 825
Total Price $54,495 $58,645 $64,245 $65,695 $41,180
Total Invoice $50,325 $54,155 $59,335 $60,665 $38,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,860
Model Year20122012201220122009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesV50
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$54,495$58,645$64,245$65,695$41,180
Adjustments for Features-765-765-415-1,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,730$57,880$63,830$64,030$41,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$10,100$10,300$0
Total Invoice$50,325$54,155$59,335$60,665$38,759
Adjustments for Features-706-706-383-1,5380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,619$53,449$58,952$59,127$38,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,830$9,333$9,508$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122012201220122009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesV50
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera   $200 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear    $100
Headlight washers$50$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Folding passenger seat    $150
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,055$6,055$5,705$6,955$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$765$415$1,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-706-706-383-1,5380

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122009
Model5-SeriesV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.9 in103.9 in
Length193.1 in178.0 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,322 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.462.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

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

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