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Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,327

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $9,918

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,622

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $9,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelV50Z4Z4
TrimT53.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,140 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $26,487 $37,625 $46,550
Premium Package 2,195   2,950
Climate Package 412    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475
Stability control 695    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Navigation system 2,120 1,800 1,800
Audio Package 895    
Power front seats   995  
Headlight washers   250  
Heated front seats   500 500
Wood trim   0 0
Premium Package 1,887   2,685
Climate Package 354    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 430 430
Stability control 597    
Xenon HID headlights 602 635  
Navigation system 1,823 1,640 1,640
Audio Package 769    
Power front seats   905  
Headlight washers   230  
Heated front seats   455 455
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 7,492 4,720 5,725
Options (change) 6,440 4,295 5,210
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $36,327 $46,245 $56,950
Total Invoice $33,622 $42,745 $52,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,948
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,002
Model Year200620082008
ModelV50Z4Z4
TrimT53.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine218hp I5255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,327$46,245$56,950
Adjustments for Features-2,0300-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,297$46,245$56,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,855
Total Invoice$33,622$42,745$52,585
Adjustments for Features-1,8790-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,743$42,745$51,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,055

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year200620082008
ModelV50Z4Z4
TrimT53.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,240$1,210$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8790-785

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20062008
ModelV50Z4
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in98.2 in
Length177.7 in161.9 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in49.9 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft39.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested150061%
Total Not Requested95039%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested95042%

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