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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: $37,282

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $6,438

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,542

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $5,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelV503-Series
TrimT5328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,715 $34,500
Base Invoice $27,932 $31,740
Premium Package 2,480 3,350
Climate Package 412  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,205 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Proximity key 450 500
Steering-linked headlights   800
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Heated front seats   500
Premium Package 2,132 3,050
Climate Package 354  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Navigation system 1,896 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500
Proximity key 387 455
Steering-linked headlights   730
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 6,822 8,395
Options (change) 5,865 7,640
Destination 745 825
Total Price $37,282 $43,720
Total Invoice $34,542 $40,205

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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: $5,698
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,982
Model Year20082008
ModelV503-Series
TrimT5328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5230hp I6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$37,282$43,720
Adjustments for Features0-740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,282$42,980
Total Invoice$34,542$40,205
Adjustments for Features0-681
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,542$39,524

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelV503-Series
TrimT5328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $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 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$3,065$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-681

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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 Year20082008
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?
Roof rails250Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested295088%
Total Not Requested40012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 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 Requested205072%
Total Not Requested80028%

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