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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: $39,757

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $14,788

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,888

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $14,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelV50X3
TrimT5xDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,140 $48,950
Base Invoice $26,487 $46,205
Convenience Package (wagon) 405  
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 700
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Stability control 695  
Navigation system 2,120 1,950
Audio Package 895  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,775  
Text dictation   0
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Convenience Package (wagon) 348  
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 645
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Stability control 597  
Navigation system 1,823 1,795
Audio Package 769  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,668  
Text dictation   0
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 10,922 4,600
Options (change) 9,706 4,235
Destination 695 995
Total Price $39,757 $54,545
Total Invoice $36,888 $51,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,193
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,214
Model Year20062017
ModelV50X3
TrimT5xDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine218hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/50-18
Total Price$39,757$54,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,757$49,950
Total Invoice$36,888$51,435
Adjustments for Features0-4,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,888$47,102

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062017
ModelV50X3
TrimT5xDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,425$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,333

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062017
ModelV50X3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length177.7 in183.8 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height57.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 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

Convenience Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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