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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: $18,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,087

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $15,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelV505-Series
TrimT5 R-Design530i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,050 $51,400
Base Invoice $31,067 $46,955
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,450
Navigation system 1,800 1,800
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio   595
Proximity key   1,000
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,320
Navigation system 1,692 1,640
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio   540
Proximity key   910
Options (change) 5,500 5,345
Options (change) 5,170 4,865
Destination 850 695
Total Price $39,400 $57,440
Total Invoice $37,087 $52,515

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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: $17,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,500
Model Year20102006
ModelV505-Series
TrimT5 R-Design530i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5255hp 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$57,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,400$56,425
Total Invoice$37,087$52,515
Adjustments for Features0-928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,087$51,587

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102006
ModelV505-Series
TrimT5 R-Design530i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,400$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-928

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102006
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.3,649 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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