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BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,675

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $14,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,467

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $13,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesV50V50
Trim328d330iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $27,260 $30,879
Convenience Tier 850 850    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
Luxury Design 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Aluminum trim 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 400 400
Blind spot warning system 500 500 700 700
Heated front seats 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450   200
Climate Package     900 900
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Preferred Package     2,000  
Proximity key     450 450
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Convenience Tier 780 780    
Navigation system 1,565 1,565    
Luxury Design 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 517 517
Aluminum trim 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 376 376
Blind spot warning system 460 460 658 658
Heated front seats 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335   188
Climate Package     846 846
Multimedia Package     1,880 1,880
Preferred Package     1,880  
Proximity key     423 423
Xenon HID headlights     752 752
Options (change) 6,300 6,300 7,800 6,000
Options (change) 5,795 5,795 7,332 5,640
Destination 995 995 875 875
Total Price $53,245 $51,745 $37,675 $39,725
Total Invoice $50,205 $48,810 $35,467 $37,394

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,844
Model Year2018201820112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesV50V50
Trim328d330iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT8T8T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$53,245$51,745$37,675$39,725
Adjustments for Features-5,730-5,8300-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,515$45,915$37,675$39,250
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0$1,575
Total Invoice$50,205$48,810$35,467$37,394
Adjustments for Features-5,403-5,4990-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,802$43,311$35,467$36,947
Cost Above Minimum$1,491$0$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year2018201820112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesV50V50
Trim328d330iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250 $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0 $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,770$9,870$4,040$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,730$5,830$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,403-5,4990-447

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20182011
Model3-SeriesV50
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length182.0 in178.0 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,663 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft344.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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