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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: $38,177

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $18,018

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,311

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $17,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelV50Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,715 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $27,932 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Premium Package 2,480      
Climate Package 412      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Dynaudio Package 895      
Navigation system 2,205      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550
Proximity key 450      
Technology Package   2,250 2,250 2,250
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,250    
Wood trim   0 0 0
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Premium Package 2,132      
Climate Package 354      
Xenon HID headlights 688      
Dynaudio Package 769      
Navigation system 1,896      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500 500
Proximity key 387      
Technology Package   2,050 2,050 2,050
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,140    
Wood trim   0 0 0
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 7,717 5,500 4,250 4,250
Options (change) 6,634 5,010 3,870 3,870
Destination 745 995 995 995
Total Price $38,177 $56,195 $62,745 $71,595
Total Invoice $35,311 $52,410 $58,445 $66,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,948
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,370
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelV50Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT5M6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$38,177$56,195$62,745$71,595
Adjustments for Features0-5,070-6,670-7,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,177$51,125$56,075$64,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,950$13,050
Total Invoice$35,311$52,410$58,445$66,585
Adjustments for Features0-4,729-6,213-6,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,311$47,681$52,232$59,684
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,551$12,003

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelV50Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5sDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Voice recorder $0$0$0
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   
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
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   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,255$10,325$11,925$12,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,070$6,670$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,729-6,213-6,901

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082016
ModelV50Z4
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in98.3 in
Length177.7 in166.9 in
Width69.7 in70.5 in
Height57.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 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 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested180054%
Total Not Requested155046%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

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