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Volvo V50 vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,975

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $8,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelV50V50Model 3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $49,000
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Climate Package 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 1,000
Proximity key 450 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Climate Package 846 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 0
Proximity key 423 423  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Options (change) 5,100 5,100 1,000
Options (change) 4,794 4,794 0
Destination 875 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,975 $38,825 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo V50 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,758
Model Year201120112018
ModelV50V50Model 3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5258hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,975$38,825$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,275-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,975$36,550$40,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201120112018
ModelV50V50Model 3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Range alert  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
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$25 
Compass $0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,155$6,430$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,142471

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20112018
ModelV50Model 3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in113.2 in
Length178.0 in184.8 in
Width69.7 in72.8 in
Height58.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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