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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: $1,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,759

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelV503-Series
TrimT5 R-Design325i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,500 $34,600
Base Invoice $33,370 $31,665
Climate Package 675  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 475
Proximity key 450 500
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Navigation system 2,205 2,000
Premium Package   2,900
Steering-linked headlights   800
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio   595
Climate Package 634  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 430
Proximity key 423 455
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Navigation system 2,073 1,820
Premium Package   2,640
Steering-linked headlights   730
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio   540
Options (change) 4,855 7,770
Options (change) 4,564 7,070
Destination 825 695
Total Price $41,180 $43,065
Total Invoice $38,759 $39,430

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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: $1,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $209
Model Year20092006
ModelV503-Series
TrimT5 R-Design325i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5215hp I6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
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$43,065
Adjustments for Features0-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,180$42,560
Total Invoice$38,759$39,430
Adjustments for Features0-462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,759$38,968

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092006
ModelV503-Series
TrimT5 R-Design325i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Climate Control 
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 spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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$4,875$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-462

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092006
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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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

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
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested170059%
Total Not Requested117541%

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