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Volvo V50 vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,327

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $11,968

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,622

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $11,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelV502-Series2-Series
TrimT5228iM235i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,140 $38,650 $48,750
Base Invoice $26,487 $36,240 $45,530
Climate Package 412    
Premium Package 2,195 2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550
Stability control 695    
Xenon HID headlights 700 900  
Navigation system 2,120    
Audio Package 895    
Luxury Package   0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550
Aluminum trim   350  
225/40VR18   600  
Technology Package   1,950 1,950
Heated front seats   500 500
Wood trim     0
Climate Package 354    
Premium Package 1,887 2,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500
Stability control 597    
Xenon HID headlights 602 820  
Navigation system 1,823    
Audio Package 769    
Luxury Package   0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,410 1,410
Aluminum trim   320  
225/40VR18   545  
Technology Package   1,775 1,775
Heated front seats   455 455
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 7,492 8,650 4,550
Options (change) 6,440 7,875 4,140
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $36,327 $48,295 $54,295
Total Invoice $33,622 $45,110 $50,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,988
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,968
Model Year200620162016
ModelV502-Series2-Series
TrimT5228iM235i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine218hp I5240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,327$48,295$54,295
Adjustments for Features0-6,980-7,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,327$41,315$46,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,600
Total Invoice$33,622$45,110$50,665
Adjustments for Features0-6,520-6,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,622$38,590$43,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,188

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year200620162016
ModelV502-Series2-Series
TrimT5228iM235i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,325$10,305$10,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,980$7,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,520-6,887

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20062016
ModelV502-Series
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in105.9 in
Length177.7 in174.9 in
Width69.7 in69.4 in
Height57.2 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,626 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.5 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 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft311.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested88038%
Total Not Requested142562%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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