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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: $36,975

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $8,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,809

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $7,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
Model3-SeriesV50V50
Trim328iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,150 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $34,380 $27,260 $30,879
Premium Package 1,900    
Navigation system 2,100    
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Roof rails 100    
Heated front seats 500    
Proximity key 500 450 450
Obstacle detection, rear 750 400 400
Aluminum trim 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Leather seating surfaces     200
Premium Package 1,730    
Navigation system 1,910    
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Roof rails 90    
Heated front seats 455    
Proximity key 455 423 423
Obstacle detection, rear 685 376 376
Aluminum trim 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 517 517
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 7,650 7,100 5,300
Options (change) 6,965 6,674 4,982
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $45,675 $36,975 $39,025
Total Invoice $42,220 $34,809 $36,736

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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: $7,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,089
Model Year201120112011
Model3-SeriesV50V50
Trim328iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$45,675$36,975$39,025
Adjustments for Features-1,4300-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,245$36,975$38,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575
Total Invoice$42,220$34,809$36,736
Adjustments for Features-1,3220-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,898$34,809$36,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year201120112011
Model3-SeriesV50V50
Trim328iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
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$25
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,995$3,565$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3220-447

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20112011
Model3-SeriesV50
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in103.9 in
Length178.2 in178.0 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height55.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,571 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 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft344.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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 Requested115058%
Total Not Requested82542%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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