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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: $36,125

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $11,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,010

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $9,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelV50V50Z4Z4
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $37,625 $46,550
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Preferred Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475 475
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Premium Package     2,350 2,950
Wood trim     0 0
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Heated front seats     500 500
HD radio     350 350
Headlight washers     250  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Preferred Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 430 430
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Premium Package     2,140 2,685
Wood trim     0 0
Navigation system     1,640 1,640
Heated front seats     455 455
HD radio     315 315
Headlight washers     230  
Options (change) 6,250 4,450 5,725 6,075
Options (change) 5,875 4,183 5,210 5,525
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $36,125 $38,175 $47,250 $57,300
Total Invoice $34,010 $35,937 $43,660 $52,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,776
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelV50V50Z4Z4
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,125$38,175$47,250$57,300
Adjustments for Features-3,320-3,7950-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,805$34,380$47,250$57,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$9,800
Total Invoice$34,010$35,937$43,660$52,900
Adjustments for Features-3,126-3,5730-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,884$32,364$43,660$52,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$9,009

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelV50V50Z4Z4
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,680$5,155$1,360$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,320$3,795$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,126-3,5730-231

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112008
ModelV50Z4
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in98.2 in
Length178.0 in161.9 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height58.0 in49.9 in
Curb Weight3,571 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
12.8 ft39.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested95042%
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
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%
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 Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested155069%
Total Not Requested70031%

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