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

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Volvo V50 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,352

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $3,223

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,363

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $3,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelV501-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,140 $33,100 $39,100
Base Invoice $26,487 $30,630 $36,150
Climate Package 412    
Premium Package 2,195 3,700 3,400
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550
Stability control 695    
Navigation system 2,120 2,100 2,100
Audio Package 895    
Xenon HID headlights 700 800  
Heated front seats   500 500
Aluminum trim     0
Climate Package 354    
Premium Package 1,887 3,365 3,095
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500
Stability control 597    
Navigation system 1,823 1,910 1,910
Audio Package 769    
Xenon HID headlights 602 730  
Heated front seats   455 455
Aluminum trim     0
Options (change) 9,517 7,650 6,550
Options (change) 8,181 6,960 5,960
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $38,352 $41,575 $46,475
Total Invoice $35,363 $38,415 $42,935

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $392
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $288
Model Year200620082008
ModelV501-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine218hp I5230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$38,352$41,575$46,475
Adjustments for Features0-3,615-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,352$37,960$42,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,850
Total Invoice$35,363$38,415$42,935
Adjustments for Features0-3,340-3,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,363$35,075$39,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,474

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year200620082008
ModelV501-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,375$6,990$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,615$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,340-3,386

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062008
ModelV501-Series
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length177.7 in172.2 in
Width69.7 in68.8 in
Height57.2 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested188056%
Total Not Requested150044%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested188061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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