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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: $38,150

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $19,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,912

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $17,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelV50Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5 R-DesignsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $33,050 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $31,067 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Climate Package 900      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Navigation system 1,800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 200      
Premium Package   3,300    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Aluminum trim   500    
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Climate Package 846      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Navigation system 1,692      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 188      
Premium Package   3,005    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Aluminum trim   455    
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Options (change) 4,250 7,950 4,150 4,150
Options (change) 3,995 7,235 3,775 3,775
Destination 850 895 895 895
Total Price $38,150 $57,495 $60,195 $69,245
Total Invoice $35,912 $53,070 $55,590 $63,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,501
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelV50Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5 R-DesignsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,150$57,495$60,195$69,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,045-4,495-6,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,150$52,450$55,700$62,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,250$10,250
Total Invoice$35,912$53,070$55,590$63,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,657-4,151-6,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,912$48,413$51,439$57,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,026$9,461

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelV50Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5 R-DesignsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener $100  
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 
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 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
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  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,980$10,025$9,475$11,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,045$4,495$6,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,657-4,151-6,041

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20102012
ModelV50Z4
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in98.3 in
Length178.0 in166.9 in
Width69.7 in70.5 in
Height57.4 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,322 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
12.8 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested95034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

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