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Tesla Model 3 vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,975

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $8,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelModel 3V50V50
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $49,000 $29,000 $32,850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 550 550
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Proximity key   450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 517 517
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Obstacle detection, rear   376 376
Proximity key   423 423
Options (change) 1,000 5,100 5,100
Options (change) 0 4,794 4,794
Destination 1,200 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $34,975 $38,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo V50 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,758
Model Year201820112011
ModelModel 3V50V50
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine258hp E227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionA1T5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$43,700$34,975$38,825
Adjustments for Features-3,2700-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,430$34,975$36,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year201820112011
ModelModel 3V50V50
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750  
75 kWh battery pack$0  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Range alert$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
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
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,425$4,155$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,270$0$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments4710-2,142

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20182011
ModelModel 3V50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.2 in103.9 in
Length184.8 in178.0 in
Width72.8 in69.7 in
Height56.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,570 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.044.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

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