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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: $7,643

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,542

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $6,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
Model3-SeriesV50
Trim328iT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,150 $29,715
Base Invoice $34,380 $27,932
Premium Package 1,900 2,480
Navigation system 2,100 2,205
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Proximity key 500 450
Roof rails 100  
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Climate Package   412
Xenon HID headlights   800
Premium Package 1,730 2,132
Navigation system 1,910 1,896
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Proximity key 455 387
Roof rails 90  
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 408
Climate Package   354
Xenon HID headlights   688
Options (change) 6,900 6,822
Options (change) 6,280 5,865
Destination 875 745
Total Price $44,925 $37,282
Total Invoice $41,535 $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: $5,813
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,301
Model Year20112008
Model3-SeriesV50
Trim328iT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$44,925$37,282
Adjustments for Features-1,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,095$37,282
Total Invoice$41,535$34,542
Adjustments for Features-1,6920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,843$34,542

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20112008
Model3-SeriesV50
Trim328iT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $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$4,895$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6920

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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 Year20112008
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 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-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
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 washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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