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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: $53,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,087

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $48,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelV505-Series
TrimT5 R-DesignM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,050 $90,200
Base Invoice $31,067 $83,165
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation system 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Wood trim   0
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Navigation system 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 5,500 0
Options (change) 5,170 0
Destination 850 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $39,400 $92,425
Total Invoice $37,087 $85,390

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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: $48,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,340
Model Year20102013
ModelV505-Series
TrimT5 R-DesignM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5560hp V8
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17265/40-19
Total Price$39,400$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,400$88,135
Total Invoice$37,087$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-3,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,087$81,427

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102013
ModelV505-Series
TrimT5 R-DesignM5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,265$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,963

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102013
ModelV505-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in116.9 in
Length178.0 in193.1 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height57.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,322 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
12.8 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft318.4 ft3

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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 key250No
Total Requested135084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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