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Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,352

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $10,143

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,540

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $9,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelV50X3
TrimT5xDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,140 $43,950
Base Invoice $26,487 $40,615
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Stability control 695  
Navigation system 2,120 2,150
Audio Package 895  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,775  
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Stability control 597  
Navigation system 1,823 1,955
Audio Package 769  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,668  
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Options (change) 10,517 4,650
Options (change) 9,358 4,230
Destination 695 895
Total Price $39,352 $49,495
Total Invoice $36,540 $45,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,238
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,515
Model Year20062013
ModelV50X3
TrimT5xDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine218hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/50-18
Total Price$39,352$49,495
Adjustments for Features0-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,352$46,590
Total Invoice$36,540$45,740
Adjustments for Features0-2,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,540$43,055

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062013
ModelV50X3
TrimT5xDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,800$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,685

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062013
ModelV50X3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length177.7 in183.0 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height57.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested240098%
Total Not Requested502%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

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