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Volvo V50 vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,977

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $104,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,140

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $97,942

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelV50i8
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,715 $143,400
Base Invoice $27,932 $134,040
Navigation system 2,205  
Premium Package 2,480  
Climate Package 412  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Proximity key 450  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Giga World   2,000
Navigation system 1,896  
Premium Package 2,132  
Climate Package 354  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Proximity key 387  
Blind spot warning system 598  
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 7,517 2,000
Options (change) 6,463 1,840
Destination 745 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $37,977 $142,602
Total Invoice $35,140 $133,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $98,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,683
Model Year20082017
ModelV50i8
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-20
Total Price$37,977$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-5,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,977$136,967
Total Invoice$35,140$133,082
Adjustments for Features0-5,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,140$127,823

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20082017
ModelV50i8
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,330$10,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,259

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20082017
ModelV50i8
Body4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length177.7 in184.9 in
Width69.7 in76.5 in
Height57.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft34.7 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 seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested165049%
Total Not Requested170051%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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