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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: $7,473

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,363

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $6,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelV501-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i135is
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,140 $36,900 $44,100 $47,950
Base Invoice $26,487 $34,130 $40,750 $44,295
Climate Package 412      
Premium Package 2,195 3,500    
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550
Stability control 695      
Xenon HID headlights 700 900    
Navigation system 2,120      
Audio Package 895      
Technology Package   2,350 2,350 2,350
Cold Weather Package   700    
Aluminum trim     0  
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Climate Package 354      
Premium Package 1,887 3,185    
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500 500
Stability control 597      
Xenon HID headlights 602 820    
Navigation system 1,823      
Audio Package 769      
Technology Package   2,140 2,140 2,140
Cold Weather Package   635    
Aluminum trim     0  
Heated front seats     455 455
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Options (change) 9,517 8,000 4,850 4,850
Options (change) 8,181 7,280 4,415 4,415
Destination 695 925 925 925
Total Price $38,352 $45,825 $49,875 $53,725
Total Invoice $35,363 $42,335 $46,090 $49,635

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,268
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,087
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelV501-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i135is
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine218hp I5230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$38,352$45,825$49,875$53,725
Adjustments for Features0-4,205-3,525-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,352$41,620$46,350$49,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,730$8,280
Total Invoice$35,363$42,335$46,090$49,635
Adjustments for Features0-3,885-3,257-3,534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,363$38,450$42,833$46,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,383$7,651

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelV501-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i135is
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Remote app $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0  
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $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   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,425$7,630$6,950$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,205$3,525$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,885-3,257-3,534

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062013
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested188057%
Total Not Requested140043%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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