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Volvo V50 vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,180

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $15,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,759

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $13,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelV504-Series
TrimT5 R-Design428i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $35,500 $48,750
Base Invoice $33,370 $45,030
Climate Package 675  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,205 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 550
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Proximity key 450  
Premium Package   2,200
Heated front seats   500
AWD   2,000
Climate Package 634  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Navigation system 2,073 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 500
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Proximity key 423  
Premium Package   2,000
Heated front seats   455
AWD   1,840
Options (change) 4,855 7,400
Options (change) 4,564 6,750
Destination 825 925
Total Price $41,180 $57,075
Total Invoice $38,759 $52,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,390
Model Year20092014
ModelV504-Series
TrimT5 R-Design428i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5240hp I4
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$41,180$57,075
Adjustments for Features0-9,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,180$47,810
Total Invoice$38,759$52,705
Adjustments for Features0-8,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,759$44,149

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20092014
ModelV504-Series
TrimT5 R-Design428i
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$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 
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 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,740$15,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,556

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20092014
ModelV504-Series
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length178.0 in182.6 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height57.4 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.4,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in49.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

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