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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: $39,400

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $5,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,087

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
Model3-SeriesV50
Trim328iT5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,500 $33,050
Base Invoice $34,680 $31,067
Premium Package 1,900  
Navigation system 2,150 1,800
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Roof rails 100  
Proximity key 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Climate Package   900
Preferred Package   1,250
Xenon HID headlights   800
Leather seating surfaces   200
Premium Package 1,730  
Navigation system 1,955 1,692
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Roof rails 90  
Proximity key 455  
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 517
Climate Package   846
Preferred Package   1,175
Xenon HID headlights   752
Leather seating surfaces   188
Options (change) 6,950 5,500
Options (change) 6,325 5,170
Destination 895 850
Total Price $45,345 $39,400
Total Invoice $41,900 $37,087

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,091
Model Year20122010
Model3-SeriesV50
Trim328iT5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine230hp I6227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
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$45,345$39,400
Adjustments for Features0-295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,345$39,105
Total Invoice$41,900$37,087
Adjustments for Features0-278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,900$36,809

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122010
Model3-SeriesV50
Trim328iT5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,170$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278

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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 Year20122010
Model3-SeriesV50
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in103.9 in
Length178.2 in178.0 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height55.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,322 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 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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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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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