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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: $40,730

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $2,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,336

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelV50X3
TrimT5 R-Design3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,500 $36,800
Base Invoice $33,370 $33,670
Climate Package 675  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 475
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Navigation system 2,205 1,800
Premium Package   1,800
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum trim   0
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Climate Package 634  
Xenon HID headlights 752 730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 430
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Navigation system 2,073 1,640
Premium Package   1,640
Heated front seats   455
Aluminum trim   0
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 4,405 5,375
Options (change) 4,141 4,895
Destination 825 695
Total Price $40,730 $42,870
Total Invoice $38,336 $39,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $301
Model Year20092006
ModelV50X3
TrimT5 R-Design3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5225hp I6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-17
Total Price$40,730$42,870
Adjustments for Features0-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,730$42,190
Total Invoice$38,336$39,260
Adjustments for Features0-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,336$38,637

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092006
ModelV50X3
TrimT5 R-Design3.0i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,975$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-623

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092006
ModelV50X3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.1 in
Length178.0 in179.7 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height57.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.4 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft371.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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