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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: $4,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,759

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $3,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelV501-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimT5 R-Design128i135i135is
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $35,500 $36,900 $44,100 $47,950
Base Invoice $33,370 $34,130 $40,750 $44,295
Climate Package 675      
Navigation system 2,205      
Xenon HID headlights 800 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 200      
Proximity key 450      
Technology Package   2,350 2,350 2,350
Cold Weather Package   700    
Premium Package   3,500 2,400 2,400
Heated front seats     500 500
Climate Package 634      
Navigation system 2,073      
Xenon HID headlights 752 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 188      
Proximity key 423      
Technology Package   2,140 2,140 2,140
Cold Weather Package   635    
Premium Package   3,185 2,185 2,185
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 4,855 8,000 5,800 5,800
Options (change) 4,564 7,280 5,280 5,280
Destination 825 925 925 925
Total Price $41,180 $45,825 $50,825 $54,675
Total Invoice $38,759 $42,335 $46,955 $50,500

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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: $3,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,615
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelV501-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimT5 R-Design128i135i135is
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$41,180$45,825$50,825$54,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,040-1,540-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,180$44,785$49,285$52,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$8,175
Total Invoice$38,759$42,335$46,955$50,500
Adjustments for Features0-961-1,423-1,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,759$41,374$45,532$48,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,158$7,542

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelV501-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimT5 R-Design128i135i135is
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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 bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port$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$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$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   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,290$7,330$7,830$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,040$1,540$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-961-1,423-1,584

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092013
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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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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested193059%
Total Not Requested135041%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested138066%
Total Not Requested70034%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested138066%
Total Not Requested70034%

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