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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: $19,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,736

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $17,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015201520152015
ModelV50X5X5X5X5X5
TrimT5 R-DesignsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,850 $53,900 $56,200 $57,700 $70,100 $98,700
Base Invoice $30,879 $50,270 $52,385 $53,765 $65,170 $91,485
Multimedia Package 2,000          
Climate Package 900          
Xenon HID headlights 800          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 400          
Leather seating surfaces 200          
Proximity key 450          
Premium Package   2,550 2,550 2,550    
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 0  
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150  
Wood trim           0
Multimedia Package 1,880          
Climate Package 846          
Xenon HID headlights 752          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 376          
Leather seating surfaces 188          
Proximity key 423          
Premium Package   2,320 2,320 2,320    
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 0  
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135 135  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 5,300 3,250 3,250 3,250 150 0
Options (change) 4,982 2,955 2,955 2,955 135 0
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $39,025 $58,145 $60,445 $61,945 $71,245 $99,695
Total Invoice $36,736 $54,220 $56,335 $57,715 $66,300 $92,480

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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: $15,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,927
Model Year201120152015201520152015
ModelV50X5X5X5X5X5
TrimT5 R-DesignsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8567hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18285/35-21
Total Price$39,025$58,145$60,445$61,945$71,245$99,695
Adjustments for Features0-3,815-5,765-5,765-6,190-10,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,025$54,330$54,680$56,180$65,055$88,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$1,850$10,725$34,500
Total Invoice$36,736$54,220$56,335$57,715$66,300$92,480
Adjustments for Features0-3,557-5,373-5,371-5,760-10,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,736$50,663$50,962$52,344$60,540$82,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$299$1,681$9,877$31,738

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X5

Model Year201120152015201520152015
ModelV50X5X5X5X5X5
TrimT5 R-DesignsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents    $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 $125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit$0    $0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40     
Sunroof$900     
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250 $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100     
Headlight washers$50    $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100    $100
Folding passenger seat$150     
Leather door panel trim $250$250$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$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$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$3,690$7,505$9,455$9,455$9,880$14,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,815$5,765$5,765$6,190$10,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,557-5,373-5,371-5,760-10,079

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112015
ModelV50X5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in115.5 in
Length178.0 in193.2 in
Width69.7 in76.3 in
Height58.0 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in60.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft366.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

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

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115057%
Total Not Requested87543%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115057%
Total Not Requested87543%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115057%
Total Not Requested87543%

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