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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: $36,327

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $12,168

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,622

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $11,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelV503-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,140 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $26,487 $39,275 $40,655
Premium Package 2,195    
Climate Package 412    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550
Stability control 695    
Navigation system 2,120 2,150 2,150
Audio Package 895    
Xenon HID headlights 700    
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Heated front seats   500 500
Aluminum trim   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Premium Package 1,887    
Climate Package 354    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500
Stability control 597    
Navigation system 1,823 1,955 1,955
Audio Package 769    
Xenon HID headlights 602    
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Heated front seats   455 455
Aluminum trim   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Options (change) 7,492 5,550 5,550
Options (change) 6,440 5,050 5,050
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $36,327 $48,495 $49,995
Total Invoice $33,622 $45,320 $46,700

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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: $6,548
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,446
Model Year200620152015
ModelV503-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine218hp I5240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$36,327$48,495$49,995
Adjustments for Features0-5,620-5,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,327$42,875$44,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$33,622$45,320$46,700
Adjustments for Features0-5,252-5,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,622$40,068$41,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,476

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620152015
ModelV503-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
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 
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
S Voice support $0$0
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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$2,125$7,745$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,620$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,252-5,156

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062015
ModelV503-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length177.7 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft353.0 ft3

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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 seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested240098%
Total Not Requested502%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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