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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: $39,400

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $23,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,087

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $21,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelV505-Series
TrimT5 R-Design535i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,050 $55,950
Base Invoice $31,067 $51,655
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Climate Package 900  
Preferred Package 1,250  
Navigation system 1,800 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Value Package   0
Proximity key   1,000
Body kit   1,600
Sport Package (AWD)   1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Climate Package 846  
Preferred Package 1,175  
Navigation system 1,692 1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Value Package   0
Proximity key   910
Body kit   1,455
Sport Package (AWD)   1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 5,500 6,495
Options (change) 5,170 5,910
Destination 850 875
Total Price $39,400 $63,320
Total Invoice $37,087 $58,440

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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: $21,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,115
Model Year20102010
ModelV505-Series
TrimT5 R-Design535i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
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$39,400$63,320
Adjustments for Features0-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,400$60,895
Total Invoice$37,087$58,440
Adjustments for Features0-2,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,087$56,202

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102010
ModelV505-Series
TrimT5 R-Design535i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
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 + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length 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$4,415$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,238

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102010
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
12.8 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 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 washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested65084%
Total Not Requested12516%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested125071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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