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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: $20,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,433

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $18,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelV50V504-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design430i440iM4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $50,300 $57,300 $74,700
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $47,460 $53,970 $70,150
Climate Package 900 900      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Preferred Package 2,000        
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 700 700 700
Proximity key 450 450      
Leather seating surfaces   200      
Navigation system     1,950 1,950  
Premium Package     2,200    
Heated front seats     500 500  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0
Climate Package 846 846      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Preferred Package 1,880        
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 645 645 645
Proximity key 423 423      
Leather seating surfaces   188      
Navigation system     1,795 1,795  
Premium Package     2,025    
Heated front seats     460 460  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0
Options (change) 6,700 4,900 5,350 3,150 700
Options (change) 6,298 4,606 4,925 2,900 645
Destination 875 875 995 995 995
Total Price $36,575 $38,625 $56,645 $61,445 $76,395
Total Invoice $34,433 $36,360 $53,380 $57,865 $71,790

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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: $11,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,522
Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelV50V504-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design430i440iM4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$36,575$38,625$56,645$61,445$76,395
Adjustments for Features0-475-8,940-9,190-8,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,575$38,150$47,705$52,255$67,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$4,550$20,000
Total Invoice$34,433$36,360$53,380$57,865$71,790
Adjustments for Features0-447-8,425-8,655-8,166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,433$35,913$44,955$49,210$63,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$4,255$18,669

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelV50V504-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design430i440iM4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
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$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$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$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$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler $200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$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$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$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
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$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 
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$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
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$3,765$4,240$12,705$12,955$12,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$8,940$9,190$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-8,425-8,655-8,166

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112017
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 Weight3,571 lb.4,051 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

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 sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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 sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

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%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

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%

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