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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: $19,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,809

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $17,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelV50V50Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $48,950 $56,950 $65,800
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $45,215 $52,575 $60,715
Preferred Package 2,000        
Climate Package 900 900      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
Proximity key 450 450      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 750 750 750
Leather seating surfaces   200 1,250    
Technology Package     2,250 2,250 2,250
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Wood trim     0   0
CD changer, remote     600 600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Preferred Package 1,880        
Climate Package 846 846      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500 500 500
Proximity key 423 423      
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 685 685 685
Leather seating surfaces   188 1,140    
Technology Package     2,050 2,050 2,050
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Wood trim     0   0
CD changer, remote     545 545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 6,250 5,000 5,000
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 5,695 4,555 4,555
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $36,975 $39,025 $56,125 $62,875 $71,725
Total Invoice $34,809 $36,736 $51,835 $58,055 $66,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,390
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelV50V50Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT5T5M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,975$39,025$56,125$62,875$71,725
Adjustments for Features0-475-5,020-5,470-7,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,975$38,550$51,105$57,405$64,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$6,300$12,950
Total Invoice$34,809$36,736$51,835$58,055$66,195
Adjustments for Features0-447-4,636-5,051-7,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,809$36,289$47,199$53,004$59,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$5,805$11,917

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelV50V50Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$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$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$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$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  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
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$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass $0$0$0$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$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim  $300 $300
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$5,005$5,480$10,025$10,475$12,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$5,020$5,470$7,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-4,636-5,051-7,079

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112014
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.3,264 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%
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
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 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

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