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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: $37,282

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $17,963

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,542

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $16,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelV505-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,715 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $27,932 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Premium Package 2,480 2,250      
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Climate Package 412        
Navigation system 2,205   1,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550  
Proximity key 450 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Cold Weather Package   1,450 1,450   1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Technology Package   1,850      
Heated front seats       500  
Premium Package 2,132 2,050      
Xenon HID headlights 688        
Climate Package 354        
Navigation system 1,896   1,730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500 500  
Proximity key 387 910 910 910 910
Cold Weather Package   1,320 1,320   1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Technology Package   1,685      
Heated front seats       455  
Options (change) 6,822 7,450 5,250 2,400 2,800
Options (change) 5,865 6,785 4,780 2,185 2,550
Destination 745 895 895 895 895
Total Price $37,282 $55,245 $58,645 $64,245 $65,695
Total Invoice $34,542 $51,010 $54,155 $59,335 $60,665

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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: $14,373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,153
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelV505-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$37,282$55,245$58,645$64,245$65,695
Adjustments for Features0-3,590-2,540-2,190-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,282$51,655$56,105$62,055$62,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,450$10,400$10,600
Total Invoice$34,542$51,010$54,155$59,335$60,665
Adjustments for Features0-3,315-2,346-2,023-3,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,542$47,695$51,809$57,312$57,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,114$9,617$9,793

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelV505-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 $100
Power trunk closer $350   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250
Rearview camera $200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100    
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats $200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
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$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
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$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,165$6,755$5,705$5,355$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,590$2,540$2,190$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,315-2,346-2,023-3,177

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012
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?
Roof rails250No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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