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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: $17,563

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,542

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $16,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016201620162016
ModelV505-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,715 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100
Base Invoice $27,932 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $87,250
Premium Package 2,480 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Navigation system 2,205            
Climate Package 412            
Xenon HID headlights 800            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550 550    
Proximity key 450            
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Premium Package 2,132 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365    
Navigation system 1,896            
Climate Package 354            
Xenon HID headlights 688            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500 500 500    
Proximity key 387            
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 6,822 3,650 2,550 2,550 2,550 500 0
Options (change) 5,865 3,320 2,320 2,320 2,320 455 0
Destination 745 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $37,282 $54,845 $59,395 $60,895 $65,645 $67,795 $96,395
Total Invoice $34,542 $51,180 $55,375 $56,755 $61,125 $63,125 $89,545

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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: $14,173
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,475
Model Year2008201620162016201620162016
ModelV505-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$37,282$54,845$59,395$60,895$65,645$67,795$96,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,390-3,390-3,390-3,390-4,990-6,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,282$51,455$56,005$57,505$62,255$62,805$89,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$6,050$10,800$11,350$38,225
Total Invoice$34,542$51,180$55,375$56,755$61,125$63,125$89,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,163-3,161-3,160-3,157-4,646-6,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,542$48,017$52,214$53,595$57,968$58,479$83,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,197$5,578$9,951$10,462$35,290

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008201620162016201620162016
ModelV505-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
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$100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
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
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
Temporary spare tire$150      
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
Roof rails$250      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
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 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Rear bumper protector$40      
Rear spoiler      $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
USB port $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
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0$0
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
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50     $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100      
Folding passenger seat$150      
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
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
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Wood trim $300$300$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
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,190$6,580$6,580$6,580$6,580$8,180$9,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,390$3,390$3,390$3,390$4,990$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,163-3,161-3,160-3,157-4,646-6,238

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082016
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?
Roof rails250No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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