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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: $41,180

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $3,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,759

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $2,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelV501-Series1-Series
TrimT5 R-Design128i135i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $35,500 $34,200 $40,350
Base Invoice $33,370 $31,645 $37,300
Climate Package 675    
Navigation system 2,205 2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights 800 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 550 550
Proximity key 450 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Premium Package   3,700 3,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
iPod integration   400 400
HD radio   350 350
Aluminum trim     0
Climate Package 634    
Navigation system 2,073 1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights 752 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 500 500
Proximity key 423 455 455
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Premium Package   3,365 3,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
iPod integration   365 365
HD radio   315 315
Aluminum trim     0
Options (change) 4,855 9,350 8,150
Options (change) 4,564 8,505 7,415
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $41,180 $44,425 $49,375
Total Invoice $38,759 $41,025 $45,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,329
Model Year200920102010
ModelV501-Series1-Series
TrimT5 R-Design128i135i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$41,180$44,425$49,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,015-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,180$43,410$48,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,900
Total Invoice$38,759$41,025$45,590
Adjustments for Features0-937-983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,759$40,088$44,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,519

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year200920102010
ModelV501-Series1-Series
TrimT5 R-Design128i135i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$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
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,340$7,355$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-937-983

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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 Year20092010
ModelV501-Series
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length178.0 in172.2 in
Width69.7 in68.8 in
Height57.4 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,322 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. BMW 1-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested178053%
Total Not Requested160047%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
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 mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested178058%
Total Not Requested130042%

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