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Volvo V50 vs. BMW 6-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. BMW 6-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,282

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $45,213

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,542

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $41,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelV506-Series6-Series6-Series
TrimT5640i650iM6
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,715 $81,100 $90,500 $113,100
Base Invoice $27,932 $74,790 $83,440 $104,050
Premium Package 2,480      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Navigation system 2,205      
Climate Package 412      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Proximity key 450      
Heated front seats   500 500  
Wood trim       0
Premium Package 2,132      
Xenon HID headlights 688      
Navigation system 1,896      
Climate Package 354      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408      
Proximity key 387      
Heated front seats   455 455  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 6,822 500 500 0
Options (change) 5,865 455 455 0
Destination 745 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $37,282 $82,495 $91,895 $115,295
Total Invoice $34,542 $76,140 $84,790 $106,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 6-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,608
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,502
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelV506-Series6-Series6-Series
TrimT5640i650iM6
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5315hp I6400hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8205, 9205, 9500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18245/40-19265/40-19
Total Price$37,282$82,495$91,895$115,295
Adjustments for Features0-6,605-7,205-8,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,282$75,890$84,690$107,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,800$31,300
Total Invoice$34,542$76,140$84,790$106,245
Adjustments for Features0-6,096-6,648-7,469
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,542$70,044$78,142$98,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,098$28,732

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelV506-Series6-Series6-Series
TrimT5640i650iM6
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250   
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$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
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,515$11,120$11,720$12,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,605$7,205$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,096-6,648-7,469

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelV506-Series
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in112.4 in
Length177.7 in192.8 in
Width69.7 in74.6 in
Height57.2 in53.7 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in49.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in30.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft310.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
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
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested180054%
Total Not Requested155046%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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