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Volvo V50 vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,975

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $2,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,809

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $2,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelV50V50i3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $44,450
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $42,020
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Climate Package 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 700
Proximity key 450 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Sunroof     1,000
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Climate Package 846 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 645
Proximity key 423 423  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 7,100 5,100 1,700
Options (change) 6,674 4,794 1,565
Destination 875 875 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $36,975 $38,825 $39,645
Total Invoice $34,809 $36,548 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,241
Model Year201120112017
ModelV50V50i3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5168hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17155/70-19
Total Price$36,975$38,825$39,645
Adjustments for Features-1,030-1,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,945$37,770$39,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0
Total Invoice$34,809$36,548$37,080
Adjustments for Features-970-9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,839$35,555$37,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,716$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW i3

Model Year201120112017
ModelV50V50i3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,755$5,780$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$1,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-970-9930

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112017
ModelV50i3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length178.0 in157.4 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested135060%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

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

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