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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: $36,575

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $10,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,433

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $9,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelV50V502-Series2-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design228iM235i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $37,900 $47,700
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $35,550 $44,565
Climate Package 900 900    
Preferred Package 2,000      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Proximity key 450 450    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Premium Package     3,400 2,150
Technology Package     2,150 2,150
Heated front seats     500 500
Aluminum trim     500  
Wood trim       0
Climate Package 846 846    
Preferred Package 1,880      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500 500
Proximity key 423 423    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Premium Package     3,095 1,955
Technology Package     1,955 1,955
Heated front seats     455 455
Aluminum trim     455  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 6,700 4,900 8,000 5,350
Options (change) 6,298 4,606 7,280 4,865
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $36,575 $38,625 $46,895 $54,045
Total Invoice $34,433 $36,360 $43,825 $50,425

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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: $5,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,939
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelV50V502-Series2-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design228iM235i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5227hp I5240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,575$38,625$46,895$54,045
Adjustments for Features0-475-4,765-5,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,575$38,150$42,130$48,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$6,425
Total Invoice$34,433$36,360$43,825$50,425
Adjustments for Features0-447-4,453-5,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,433$35,913$39,372$45,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$5,931

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2011201120152015
ModelV50V502-Series2-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design228iM235i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
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$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $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 air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper$175$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
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic 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
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,565$5,040$9,330$10,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$4,765$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-4,453-5,122

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20112015
ModelV502-Series
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in105.9 in
Length178.0 in174.9 in
Width69.7 in69.4 in
Height58.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,571 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
12.8 ft311.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft311.8 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 washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested218068%
Total Not Requested102532%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested138061%
Total Not Requested87539%

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