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Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,832

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $20,813

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,056

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $18,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelV505-Series
TrimT5530i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,140 $51,400
Base Invoice $26,487 $46,955
Convenience Package (wagon) 505  
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 412  
Audio Package 895  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Stability control 695  
Navigation system 2,120 1,800
Premium Sound Package   1,800
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Convenience Package (wagon) 434  
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 354  
Audio Package 769  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Stability control 597  
Navigation system 1,823 1,640
Premium Sound Package   1,640
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Options (change) 7,997 5,550
Options (change) 6,874 5,055
Destination 695 695
Total Price $36,832 $57,645
Total Invoice $34,056 $52,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,548
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,664
Model Year20062006
ModelV505-Series
TrimT5530i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine218hp I5255hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17
Total Price$36,832$57,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,832$54,380
Total Invoice$34,056$52,705
Adjustments for Features0-2,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,056$49,720

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062006
ModelV505-Series
TrimT5530i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$2,475$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,985

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062006
ModelV505-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in113.6 in
Length177.7 in191.2 in
Width69.7 in72.7 in
Height57.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Convenience Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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