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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: $39,132

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $12,763

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,281

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $12,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelV50X3
TrimT5xDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,715 $45,500
Base Invoice $27,932 $42,540
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Premium Package 2,480 2,200
Climate Package 412  
Navigation system 2,205 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Proximity key 450  
AWD 1,850  
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   500
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Premium Package 2,132 2,000
Climate Package 354  
Navigation system 1,896 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500
Proximity key 387  
AWD 1,739  
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 8,672 5,400
Options (change) 7,604 4,910
Destination 745 995
Total Price $39,132 $51,895
Total Invoice $36,281 $48,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,733
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,402
Model Year20082015
ModelV50X3
TrimT5xDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/50-18
Total Price$39,132$51,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,132$47,865
Total Invoice$36,281$48,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,281$44,683

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082015
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
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
Compass$0 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$4,615$8,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,762

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082015
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested295088%
Total Not Requested40012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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