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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: $38,150

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $5,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,912

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelV501-Series1-Series
TrimT5 R-Design128i135i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $33,050 $36,900 $44,100
Base Invoice $31,067 $34,130 $40,750
Climate Package 900    
Xenon HID headlights 800 900  
Navigation system 1,800 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,450 1,450
Cold Weather Package   700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     500
Climate Package 846    
Xenon HID headlights 752 820  
Navigation system 1,692 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,320 1,320
Cold Weather Package   635  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     455
Options (change) 4,250 6,100 5,000
Options (change) 3,995 5,550 4,550
Destination 850 895 895
Total Price $38,150 $43,895 $49,995
Total Invoice $35,912 $40,575 $46,195

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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: $5,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,030
Model Year201020122012
ModelV501-Series1-Series
TrimT5 R-Design128i135i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$38,150$43,895$49,995
Adjustments for Features0-685-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,150$43,210$47,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,700
Total Invoice$35,912$40,575$46,195
Adjustments for Features0-633-1,927
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,912$39,942$44,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,326

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201020122012
ModelV501-Series1-Series
TrimT5 R-Design128i135i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
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  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,190$5,875$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$685$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-633-1,927

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20102012
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
12.8 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 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
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

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