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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: $13,663

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,056

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $13,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
Model3-Series3-SeriesV50
Trim328d330iT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $28,140
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $26,487
Luxury Design 0 0  
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 2,120
Convenience Tier 850 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Premium Package     2,195
Climate Package     412
Convenience Package (wagon)     505
Stability control     695
Xenon HID headlights     700
Audio Package     895
Luxury Design 0 0  
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,823
Convenience Tier 780 780  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 408
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Premium Package     1,887
Climate Package     354
Convenience Package (wagon)     434
Stability control     597
Xenon HID headlights     602
Audio Package     769
Options (change) 5,050 5,050 7,997
Options (change) 4,645 4,645 6,874
Destination 995 995 695
Total Price $51,995 $50,495 $36,832
Total Invoice $49,055 $47,660 $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: $6,768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,096
Model Year201820182006
Model3-Series3-SeriesV50
Trim328d330iT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4218hp I5
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$51,995$50,495$36,832
Adjustments for Features-6,795-6,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,200$43,600$36,832
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0
Total Invoice$49,055$47,660$34,056
Adjustments for Features-6,411-6,5080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,644$41,152$34,056
Cost Above Minimum$1,492$0$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year201820182006
Model3-Series3-SeriesV50
Trim328d330iT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,520$9,620$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,795$6,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,411-6,5080

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20182006
Model3-SeriesV50
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length182.0 in177.7 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,663 lb.3,327 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 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 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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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