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Volvo V50 vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,025

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $20,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,736

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $17,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010201020102010
ModelV50X5X5X5X5
TrimT5 R-DesignxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,850 $47,600 $51,300 $56,300 $85,500
Base Invoice $30,879 $43,970 $47,375 $51,975 $78,840
Climate Package 900        
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Multimedia Package 2,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550        
Obstacle detection, rear 400        
Proximity key 450 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces 200        
Technology Package   2,800 2,800 2,800  
Premium Package   3,400 3,400 2,200  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,850 1,850 2,000  
Roof rails   100 100 100  
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
iPod integration   400 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Premium Sound Package         1,400
Wood trim         0
Climate Package 846        
Xenon HID headlights 752        
Multimedia Package 1,880        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517        
Obstacle detection, rear 376        
Proximity key 423 910 910 910 910
Leather seating surfaces 188        
Technology Package   2,550 2,550 2,550  
Premium Package   3,095 3,095 2,000  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,685 1,685 1,820  
Roof rails   90 90 90  
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135 135
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
iPod integration   365 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Premium Sound Package         1,275
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 5,300 10,550 10,550 9,100 2,900
Options (change) 4,982 9,605 9,605 8,280 2,640
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,800 0 0
Total Price $39,025 $59,025 $60,925 $66,275 $89,275
Total Invoice $36,736 $54,450 $56,055 $61,130 $82,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,788
Model Year20112010201020102010
ModelV50X5X5X5X5
TrimT5 R-DesignxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16825, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$39,025$59,025$60,925$66,275$89,275
Adjustments for Features0-5,340-5,340-5,340-7,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,025$53,685$55,585$60,935$81,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$7,250$28,225
Total Invoice$36,736$54,450$56,055$61,130$82,355
Adjustments for Features0-4,926-4,913-4,925-6,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,736$49,524$51,142$56,205$75,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,618$6,681$26,037

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112010201020102010
ModelV50X5X5X5X5
TrimT5 R-DesignxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down    $50
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
USB port$25   $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Cornering lights $50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates$100   $100
Folding passenger seat$150    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,740$9,080$9,080$9,080$11,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,340$5,340$5,340$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,926-4,913-4,925-6,794

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112010
ModelV50X5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in115.5 in
Length178.0 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in76.1 in
Height58.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.4,917 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.821.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested87566%
Total Not Requested45034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested115040%
Total Not Requested169060%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested87566%
Total Not Requested45034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested115040%
Total Not Requested169060%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested87566%
Total Not Requested45034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25016%
Total Not Requested134084%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 825W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested22539%
Total Not Requested35061%

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