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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: $37,282

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $9,613

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,542

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $9,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelV502-Series
TrimT5228i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,715 $37,900
Base Invoice $27,932 $35,550
Climate Package 412  
Premium Package 2,480 3,400
Xenon HID headlights 800 900
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Proximity key 450  
Technology Package   2,150
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum trim   500
Climate Package 354  
Premium Package 2,132 3,095
Xenon HID headlights 688 820
Navigation system 1,896  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500
Proximity key 387  
Technology Package   1,955
Heated front seats   455
Aluminum trim   455
Options (change) 6,822 8,000
Options (change) 5,865 7,280
Destination 745 995
Total Price $37,282 $46,895
Total Invoice $34,542 $43,825

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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: $4,498
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,503
Model Year20082015
ModelV502-Series
TrimT5228i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5240hp I4
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$37,282$46,895
Adjustments for Features0-5,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,282$41,780
Total Invoice$34,542$43,825
Adjustments for Features0-4,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,542$39,045

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20082015
ModelV502-Series
TrimT5228i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,015$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,780

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,379 lb.3,585 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?
Roof rails250No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested180054%
Total Not Requested155046%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested228071%
Total Not Requested92529%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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