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Volvo V50 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,832

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $5,138

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,056

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $4,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelV503-Series
TrimT5325i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,140 $34,600
Base Invoice $26,487 $31,665
Premium Package 2,195 2,900
Convenience Package (wagon) 505  
Climate Package 412  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Navigation system 2,120 2,000
Audio Package 895  
Stability control 695  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475
Steering-linked headlights   800
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   500
Premium Package 1,887 2,640
Convenience Package (wagon) 434  
Climate Package 354  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Navigation system 1,823 1,820
Audio Package 769  
Stability control 597  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 430
Steering-linked headlights   730
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 7,997 6,675
Options (change) 6,874 6,075
Destination 695 695
Total Price $36,832 $41,970
Total Invoice $34,056 $38,435

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,433
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,902
Model Year20062006
ModelV503-Series
TrimT5325i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine218hp I5215hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$36,832$41,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,832$39,265
Total Invoice$34,056$38,435
Adjustments for Features0-2,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,056$35,958

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006
ModelV503-Series
TrimT5325i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Total Value of Features$2,250$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,477

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. BMW 3-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006
ModelV503-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length177.7 in178.2 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft358.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

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%
Convenience Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested205071%
Total Not Requested82529%

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