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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: $37,282

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $5,783

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,542

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $4,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
Model3-SeriesV50
Trim325iT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,600 $29,715
Base Invoice $31,665 $27,932
Premium Package 2,900 2,480
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio 595  
Proximity key 500 450
Navigation system 2,000 2,205
Climate Package   412
Xenon HID headlights   800
Premium Package 2,640 2,132
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 408
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio 540  
Proximity key 455 387
Navigation system 1,820 1,896
Climate Package   354
Xenon HID headlights   688
Options (change) 7,770 6,822
Options (change) 7,070 5,865
Destination 695 745
Total Price $43,065 $37,282
Total Invoice $39,430 $34,542

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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: $3,528
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,823
Model Year20062008
Model3-SeriesV50
Trim325iT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine215hp I6227hp I5
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$43,065$37,282
Adjustments for Features-2,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,810$37,282
Total Invoice$39,430$34,542
Adjustments for Features-2,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,365$34,542

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20062008
Model3-SeriesV50
Trim325iT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$4,855$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0650

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20062008
Model3-SeriesV50
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in103.9 in
Length178.2 in177.7 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height55.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,327 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested205071%
Total Not Requested82529%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested295088%
Total Not Requested40012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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