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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: $41,180

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $22,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,759

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $19,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelV505-Series
TrimT5 R-Design535i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,500 $55,400
Base Invoice $33,370 $51,150
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Proximity key 450 1,000
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Navigation system 2,205 1,900
Premium Package   2,500
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Proximity key 423 910
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Navigation system 2,073 1,730
Premium Package   2,275
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 4,855 7,245
Options (change) 4,564 6,590
Destination 825 825
Total Price $41,180 $63,470
Total Invoice $38,759 $58,565

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,822
Model Year20092009
ModelV505-Series
TrimT5 R-Design535i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$41,180$63,470
Adjustments for Features0-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,180$61,320
Total Invoice$38,759$58,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,984
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,759$56,581

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092009
ModelV505-Series
TrimT5 R-Design535i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,315$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,984

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092009
ModelV505-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in113.6 in
Length178.0 in191.2 in
Width69.7 in72.7 in
Height57.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.3,660 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 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

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