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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: $36,975

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $9,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,809

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $7,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelV50V501-Series1-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design128i135i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $36,900 $44,100
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $34,130 $40,750
Climate Package 900 900    
Preferred Package 2,000      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400   380
Proximity key 450 450   500
Leather seating surfaces   200   1,450
Cold Weather Package     700  
Convenience Package     1,650  
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Premium Package     3,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Aluminum trim       0
Heated front seats       500
Climate Package 846 846    
Preferred Package 1,880      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376   345
Proximity key 423 423   455
Leather seating surfaces   188   1,320
Cold Weather Package     635  
Convenience Package     1,500  
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Premium Package     2,820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Aluminum trim       0
Heated front seats       455
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 8,500 5,880
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 7,730 5,350
Destination 875 875 895 895
Total Price $36,975 $39,025 $46,295 $50,875
Total Invoice $34,809 $36,736 $42,755 $46,995

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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: $6,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,785
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelV50V501-Series1-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design128i135i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5227hp I5230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$36,975$39,025$46,295$50,875
Adjustments for Features0-475-2,340-1,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,975$38,550$43,955$49,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$5,260
Total Invoice$34,809$36,736$42,755$46,995
Adjustments for Features0-447-2,161-1,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,809$36,289$40,594$45,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$4,868

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelV50V501-Series1-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design128i135i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$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$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0 
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,740$5,215$7,080$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$2,340$1,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-2,161-1,533

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelV501-Series
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length178.0 in172.2 in
Width69.7 in68.8 in
Height58.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,571 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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
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 opener100No
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 Requested203066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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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