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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: $13,413

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,056

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $13,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelV503-Series3-Series
TrimT5328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,140 $44,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $26,487 $42,020 $40,625
Premium Package 2,195 1,700 1,700
Climate Package 412    
Convenience Package (wagon) 505    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 700 700
Stability control 695    
Navigation system 2,120 1,950 1,950
Audio Package 895    
Xenon HID headlights 700    
Luxury Package   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Heated front seats   500 500
Aluminum trim   0 0
Premium Package 1,887 1,565 1,565
Climate Package 354    
Convenience Package (wagon) 434    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 645 645
Stability control 597    
Navigation system 1,823 1,775 1,775
Audio Package 769    
Xenon HID headlights 602    
Luxury Package   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Heated front seats   460 460
Aluminum trim   0 0
Options (change) 7,997 6,300 6,300
Options (change) 6,874 5,780 5,780
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $36,832 $51,745 $50,245
Total Invoice $34,056 $48,795 $47,400

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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: $6,718
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,028
Model Year200620172017
ModelV503-Series3-Series
TrimT5328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine218hp I5180hp I4 D248hp I4
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$36,832$51,745$50,245
Adjustments for Features0-6,595-6,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,832$45,150$43,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$34,056$48,795$47,400
Adjustments for Features0-6,219-6,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,056$42,576$41,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,492$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620172017
ModelV503-Series3-Series
TrimT5328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
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
Cargo organizer$100  
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
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
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
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$2,725$9,320$9,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,595$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,219-6,316

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelV503-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length177.7 in182.0 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,327 lb.3,663 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 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
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 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%

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