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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: $38,150

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $18,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,912

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $16,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelV504-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimT5 R-Design428i435iM4
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,050 $50,000 $56,950 $74,200
Base Invoice $31,067 $46,680 $53,075 $68,945
Climate Package 900      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Navigation system 1,800 1,950 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 200      
Luxury Package   0 0  
Premium Package   2,200    
Heated front seats   500 500  
Wood trim       0
Climate Package 846      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Navigation system 1,692 1,775 1,775  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 188      
Luxury Package   0 0  
Premium Package   2,000    
Heated front seats   455 455  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 4,250 5,200 3,000 550
Options (change) 3,995 4,730 2,730 500
Destination 850 995 995 995
Total Price $38,150 $56,195 $60,945 $75,745
Total Invoice $35,912 $52,405 $56,800 $70,440

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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: $8,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,317
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelV504-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimT5 R-Design428i435iM4
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$38,150$56,195$60,945$75,745
Adjustments for Features0-9,840-10,090-9,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,150$46,355$50,855$66,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$20,325
Total Invoice$35,912$52,405$56,800$70,440
Adjustments for Features0-9,176-9,404-8,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,912$43,229$47,396$62,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,167$18,781

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2010201620162016
ModelV504-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimT5 R-Design428i435iM4
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,965$13,805$14,055$13,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,840$10,090$9,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,176-9,404-8,430

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20102016
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 Weight3,322 lb.3,996 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
12.8 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 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
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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