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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: $36,575

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $24,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,433

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $22,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelV50V504-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design435i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $54,900
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $50,690
Preferred Package 2,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Premium Package     950
Sport Line     1,550
Navigation system     2,150
Heated front seats     500
Aluminum trim     0
Preferred Package 1,880    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Premium Package     865
Sport Line     1,410
Navigation system     1,955
Heated front seats     455
Aluminum trim     0
Options (change) 6,700 4,900 5,700
Options (change) 6,298 4,606 5,185
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $36,575 $38,625 $61,525
Total Invoice $34,433 $36,360 $56,800

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,114
Model Year201120112014
ModelV50V504-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design435i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,575$38,625$61,525
Adjustments for Features0-475-8,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,575$38,150$52,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$34,433$36,360$56,800
Adjustments for Features0-447-8,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,433$35,913$48,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year201120112014
ModelV50V504-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design435i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker  $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$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$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$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$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,640$4,115$12,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-8,253

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112014
ModelV504-Series
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length178.0 in182.6 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height58.0 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.4,105 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

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%
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
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 4-Series 435i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%
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%

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