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BMW X3 vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,975

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $13,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,809

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $11,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelX3V50V50
TrimxDrive35iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,050 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $37,965 $27,260 $30,879
Premium Package 3,450    
Navigation system 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 750 400 400
Proximity key 500 450 450
Heated front seats 500    
Heated steering wheel 190    
Roof rails 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
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 3,140    
Navigation system 1,955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 517 517
Obstacle detection, rear 685 376 376
Proximity key 455 423 423
Heated front seats 455    
Heated steering wheel 175    
Roof rails 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
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) 8,690 7,100 5,300
Options (change) 7,915 6,674 4,982
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $50,615 $36,975 $39,025
Total Invoice $46,755 $34,809 $36,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,785
Model Year201120112011
ModelX3V50V50
TrimxDrive35iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT8T5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$50,615$36,975$39,025
Adjustments for Features-4,5050-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,110$36,975$38,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575
Total Invoice$46,755$34,809$36,736
Adjustments for Features-4,1610-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,594$34,809$36,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year201120112011
ModelX3V50V50
TrimxDrive35iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$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$25
Compass  $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 
Aluminum trim $100$100
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  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,145$3,640$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,505$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1610-447

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Volvo V50 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20112011
ModelX3V50
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length183.0 in178.0 in
Width74.1 in69.7 in
Height65.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,570 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.6 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.3 ft344.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Volvo V50 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested105035%
Total Not Requested194065%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

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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