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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: $36,975

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $20,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,809

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $18,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelV50V50Z4Z4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $42,090 $47,520
Climate Package 900 900    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Preferred Package 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Proximity key 450 450 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 750 750
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Premium Package     3,900 2,500
Premium Sound Package     2,000 2,000
Navigation system     2,100 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Aluminum trim     500  
Heated front seats     500 500
Climate Package 846 846    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Preferred Package 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500 500
Proximity key 423 423 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 685 685
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Premium Package     3,550 2,275
Premium Sound Package     1,820 1,820
Navigation system     1,910 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Aluminum trim     455  
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 11,395 9,495
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 10,370 8,640
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $36,975 $39,025 $57,970 $61,970
Total Invoice $34,809 $36,736 $53,285 $56,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,183
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelV50V50Z4Z4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 16650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,975$39,025$57,970$61,970
Adjustments for Features0-475-4,670-5,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,975$38,550$53,300$56,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$3,650
Total Invoice$34,809$36,736$53,285$56,985
Adjustments for Features0-447-4,293-4,616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,809$36,289$48,992$52,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$3,377

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelV50V50Z4Z4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
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  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Roll bar  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
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  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,630$5,105$9,300$9,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$4,670$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-4,293-4,616

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112009
ModelV50Z4
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in98.3 in
Length178.0 in166.9 in
Width69.7 in70.5 in
Height58.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,242 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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested67583%
Total Not Requested14017%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 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 Requested247579%
Total Not Requested65021%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested67583%
Total Not Requested14017%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%

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