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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: $16,793

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,363

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $16,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015201520152015
ModelV505-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,140 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $93,600
Base Invoice $26,487 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $86,790
Premium Package 2,195            
Climate Package 412            
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550 550    
Stability control 695            
Xenon HID headlights 700            
Navigation system 2,120            
Audio Package 895            
M Sport Line   3,150          
Aluminum trim   0     0    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Premium Package 1,887            
Climate Package 354            
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500 500 500    
Stability control 597            
Xenon HID headlights 602            
Navigation system 1,823            
Audio Package 769            
M Sport Line   2,865          
Aluminum trim   0     0    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Rear spoiler             0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 9,517 4,200 1,050 1,050 1,050 500 0
Options (change) 8,181 3,820 955 955 955 455 0
Destination 695 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $38,352 $55,145 $57,645 $59,145 $63,945 $66,395 $95,895
Total Invoice $35,363 $51,450 $53,780 $55,160 $59,580 $61,840 $89,085

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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: $13,663
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,167
Model Year2006201520152015201520152015
ModelV505-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$38,352$55,145$57,645$59,145$63,945$66,395$95,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,130-3,330-3,330-3,130-5,230-6,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,352$52,015$54,315$55,815$60,815$61,165$89,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$3,800$8,800$9,150$37,125
Total Invoice$35,363$51,450$53,780$55,160$59,580$61,840$89,085
Adjustments for Features0-2,920-3,107-3,106-2,916-4,871-6,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,363$48,530$50,673$52,054$56,664$56,969$82,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,143$3,524$8,134$8,439$34,280

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2006201520152015201520152015
ModelV505-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Rear wiper$175      
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0     
Body kit$0$0    $0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio      $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50     $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100  
Folding passenger seat$150      
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,450$5,580$5,780$5,780$5,580$7,680$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,130$3,330$3,330$3,130$5,230$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,920-3,107-3,106-2,916-4,871-6,275

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062015
ModelV505-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in116.9 in
Length177.7 in193.4 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 in35.3 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-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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