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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: $37,675

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $14,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,467

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $13,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelV50V503-Series3-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $43,415 $42,020
Preferred Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900    
Blind spot warning system 700 700 500 500
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 750 750
Proximity key 450 450    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Leather seating surfaces   200 1,450 1,450
Navigation system     1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier     850 850
Luxury Design     0 0
Heated front seats     500 500
Aluminum trim     0 0
Preferred Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846    
Blind spot warning system 658 658 460 460
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 505 505
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 690 690
Proximity key 423 423    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Leather seating surfaces   188 1,335 1,335
Navigation system     1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier     780 780
Luxury Design     0 0
Heated front seats     460 460
Aluminum trim     0 0
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 6,300 6,300
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 5,795 5,795
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $37,675 $39,725 $53,245 $51,745
Total Invoice $35,467 $37,394 $50,205 $48,810

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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: $8,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,844
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelV50V503-Series3-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,675$39,725$53,245$51,745
Adjustments for Features0-475-5,730-5,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,675$39,250$47,515$45,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$1,600$0
Total Invoice$35,467$37,394$50,205$48,810
Adjustments for Features0-447-5,403-5,499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,467$36,947$44,802$43,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$1,491$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelV50V503-Series3-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250
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 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic 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$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,040$4,515$9,770$9,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$5,730$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-5,403-5,499

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112018
ModelV503-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length178.0 in182.0 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,571 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
12.8 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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