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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: $7,243

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,056

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $6,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelV503-Series
TrimT5328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,140 $37,150
Base Invoice $26,487 $34,380
Premium Package 2,195 1,900
Climate Package 412  
Convenience Package (wagon) 505  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Stability control 695  
Navigation system 2,120 2,100
Audio Package 895  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Steering-linked headlights   900
Roof rails   100
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum trim   0
Premium Package 1,887 1,730
Climate Package 354  
Convenience Package (wagon) 434  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500
Stability control 597  
Navigation system 1,823 1,910
Audio Package 769  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Steering-linked headlights   820
Roof rails   90
Heated front seats   455
Aluminum trim   0
Options (change) 7,997 6,050
Options (change) 6,874 5,505
Destination 695 875
Total Price $36,832 $44,075
Total Invoice $34,056 $40,760

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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: $5,123
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,743
Model Year20062011
ModelV503-Series
TrimT5328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine218hp I5230hp I6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$36,832$44,075
Adjustments for Features0-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,832$41,955
Total Invoice$34,056$40,760
Adjustments for Features0-1,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,056$38,799

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062011
ModelV503-Series
TrimT5328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
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$2,300$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,961

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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 Year20062011
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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Convenience Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested82542%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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