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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: $37,282

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $8,763

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,542

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $7,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelV501-Series
TrimT5128i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,715 $36,900
Base Invoice $27,932 $34,130
Climate Package 412  
Premium Package 2,480 3,100
Xenon HID headlights 800 900
Navigation system 2,205 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Proximity key 450 500
Cold Weather Package   700
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Climate Package 354  
Premium Package 2,132 2,820
Xenon HID headlights 688 820
Navigation system 1,896 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500
Proximity key 387 455
Cold Weather Package   635
6-speed manual   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 6,822 8,250
Options (change) 5,865 7,505
Destination 745 895
Total Price $37,282 $46,045
Total Invoice $34,542 $42,530

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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: $6,073
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,503
Model Year20082012
ModelV501-Series
TrimT5128i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5230hp I6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$37,282$46,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,282$43,355
Total Invoice$34,542$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-2,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,542$40,045

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelV501-Series
TrimT5128i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
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
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$4,040$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,485

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,379 lb.3,494 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. BMW 1-Series specs.

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?
Roof rails250No
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested180054%
Total Not Requested155046%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested213069%
Total Not Requested95031%

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