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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: $38,352

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $54,073

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,363

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $50,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelV505-Series
TrimT5M5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,140 $90,200
Base Invoice $26,487 $83,165
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 412  
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025  
Audio Package 895  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Navigation system 2,120  
Wood trim   0
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 354  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741  
Audio Package 769  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Navigation system 1,823  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 9,517 0
Options (change) 8,181 0
Destination 695 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $38,352 $92,425
Total Invoice $35,363 $85,390

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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: $47,993
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,410
Model Year20062013
ModelV505-Series
TrimT5M5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5560hp V8
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17265/40-19
Total Price$38,352$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-6,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,352$86,345
Total Invoice$35,363$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-5,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,363$79,773

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062013
ModelV505-Series
TrimT5M5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,650$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,617

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062013
ModelV505-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in116.9 in
Length177.7 in193.1 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

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 washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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