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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: $40,730

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $1,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,336

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $1,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesV50
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $35,500
Base Invoice $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $33,370
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 525
Leather seating surfaces 1,450       200
Cold Weather Package 950        
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
DUPL Voice texting capability       0  
Climate Package         675
Xenon HID headlights         800
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 2,073
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 494
Leather seating surfaces 1,320       188
Cold Weather Package 865        
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
DUPL Voice texting capability       0  
Climate Package         634
Xenon HID headlights         752
Options (change) 9,200 7,200 5,400 5,400 4,405
Options (change) 8,370 6,550 4,910 4,910 4,141
Destination 925 925 925 925 825
Total Price $42,675 $44,975 $49,475 $55,975 $40,730
Total Invoice $39,420 $41,555 $45,715 $51,695 $38,336

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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: $3,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,246
Model Year20132013201320132009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesV50
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$42,675$44,975$49,475$55,975$40,730
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,200-1,275-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,675$44,925$48,275$54,700$39,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$5,600$12,025$0
Total Invoice$39,420$41,555$45,715$51,695$38,336
Adjustments for Features0-46-1,109-1,178-1,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,420$41,509$44,606$50,517$37,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,089$5,186$11,097$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20132013201320132009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesV50
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DUPL Voice texting capability   $50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Fog light, rear    $100
Headlight washers$50   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding passenger seat    $150
Heated second row seats$200    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,580$3,630$4,780$4,855$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,200$1,275$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-1,109-1,178-1,162

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20132009
Model3-SeriesV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length182.5 in178.0 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,322 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.062.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested155057%
Total Not Requested115043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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