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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: $8,063

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,542

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $7,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelV503-Series
TrimT5328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,715 $37,500
Base Invoice $27,932 $34,680
Premium Package 2,480 1,900
Climate Package 412  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,205 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Proximity key 450 500
Steering-linked headlights   900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Roof rails   100
Heated front seats   500
Premium Package 2,132 1,730
Climate Package 354  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Navigation system 1,896 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500
Proximity key 387 455
Steering-linked headlights   820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Roof rails   90
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 6,822 6,950
Options (change) 5,865 6,325
Destination 745 895
Total Price $37,282 $45,345
Total Invoice $34,542 $41,900

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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: $7,083
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,452
Model Year20082012
ModelV503-Series
TrimT5328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5230hp I6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$37,282$45,345
Adjustments for Features0-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,282$44,365
Total Invoice$34,542$41,900
Adjustments for Features0-906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,542$40,994

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelV503-Series
TrimT5328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
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$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-906

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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 Year20082012
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 in37.4 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
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
Compass0Yes
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%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%

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