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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: $41,180

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,759

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $3,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelV503-Series
TrimT5 R-Design328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,500 $35,400
Base Invoice $33,370 $32,750
Climate Package 675  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,205 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 475
Proximity key 450 500
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Premium Package   3,350
Steering-linked headlights   800
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Heated front seats   500
iPod integration   400
HD radio   350
Climate Package 634  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Navigation system 2,073 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 430
Proximity key 423 455
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Premium Package   3,050
Steering-linked headlights   730
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Heated front seats   455
iPod integration   365
HD radio   315
Options (change) 4,855 9,070
Options (change) 4,564 8,250
Destination 825 825
Total Price $41,180 $45,295
Total Invoice $38,759 $41,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,885
Model Year20092009
ModelV503-Series
TrimT5 R-Design328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5230hp I6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
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$41,180$45,295
Adjustments for Features-8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,310$45,295
Total Invoice$38,759$41,825
Adjustments for Features-8190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,940$41,825

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092009
ModelV503-Series
TrimT5 R-Design328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,315$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8190

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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 Year20092009
ModelV503-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length178.0 in178.2 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height57.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,322 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 R-Design

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
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested115040%

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