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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: $36,832

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $5,793

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,056

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $5,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
Model3-SeriesV50
Trim328iT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,500 $28,140
Base Invoice $31,740 $26,487
Premium Package 3,350 2,195
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,100 2,120
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Climate Package   412
Convenience Package (wagon)   505
Stability control   695
Xenon HID headlights   700
Audio Package   895
Premium Package 3,050 1,887
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,910 1,823
Aluminum trim 0  
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 408
Climate Package   354
Convenience Package (wagon)   434
Stability control   597
Xenon HID headlights   602
Audio Package   769
Options (change) 7,300 7,997
Options (change) 6,645 6,874
Destination 825 695
Total Price $42,625 $36,832
Total Invoice $39,210 $34,056

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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: $4,763
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,207
Model Year20082006
Model3-SeriesV50
Trim328iT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6218hp I5
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$42,625$36,832
Adjustments for Features-1,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,595$36,832
Total Invoice$39,210$34,056
Adjustments for Features-9470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,263$34,056

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082006
Model3-SeriesV50
Trim328iT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
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
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,330$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9470

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo V50 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082006
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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo V50 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
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 Requested205072%
Total Not Requested80028%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Convenience Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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