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Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison

Volvo V50 vs BMW X3 Price Comparison:
Volvo V50 vs BMW X3 Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the V50 vs. X3 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the V50 and X3 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Volvo V50 T5 R-Design's price is $7,120 lower than the BMW X3 xDrive35i's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the V50 vs. X3 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Volvo V50 T5 R-Design, the BMW X3 xDrive35i includes additional features worth $1575. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $1575 adjustment for the BMW X3 xDrive35i's additional features, the Volvo V50 T5 R-Design is $7,120 less than the Volvo V50 T5 R-Design.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 7,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 5,803
Model Year20102012
ModelV50X3
TrimT5 R-DesignxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers160, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/50-18
Total Price40,65049,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price40,65047,770
Total Invoice38,33745,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice38,33744,140

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Invoice Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

Price Comparison (MSRP): Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Lowest Total Price: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
Difference: 8,695
Lowest Total Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
Difference: 7,258
Model Year20102012
ModelV50X3
TrimT5 R-DesignxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price33,05042,700
Base Invoice31,06739,465
Xenon HID headlights800 
Climate Package900 
Preferred Package1,250 
Navigation system1,8002,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)550550
Leather seating surfaces2001,450
5-speed shiftable automatic1,250 
Roof rails 250
Heated front seats 500
Proximity key 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350
Xenon HID headlights 0
Climate Package 0
Preferred Package 0
Navigation system 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,320
5-speed shiftable automatic 0
Roof rails 230
Heated front seats 455
Proximity key 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320
Total options6,7505,750
Total options6,4205,235
Destination850895
Total Price40,65049,345
Total Invoice38,33745,595

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Volvo V50

Price of the Volvo V50: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20074dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed manual FWD		We bought ours used with only 18k miles on it. It was about 50 percent off the MSRP of a new 2010. A friend was surprised that we paid about the same she did for her Hyundai.
20054dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		Price was reasonable and there were good discounts.
Price of the Volvo V50: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20074dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Even with substantial discounts, the price is on the high side, and there is little support from Volvo for good finance deals or leases.
20064dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Expensive vehicle...paying for the name.
20054dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		Volvos are pricey and they depreciate very fast. This is a good thing if you buy a three year old car, like I did. I feel like I got a good deal by buying used. I would never buy a new Volvo. Volvo pricing is a la cart, so every item costs extra.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the BMW X3

Price of the BMW X3: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20094dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Very expensive for few features. It will quickly be overtaken by other entrants who have leather, auto tailgates, fold up mirrors, bluetooth, cameras, etc. for less money than the base X3. Lose the metal key please.
20084dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Expensive for what you get, particularly when compared to other vehicles.
20074dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		I believe the pricing is about 10% too high, especially when one considers adding options... also the dealer seems to have less margin to deal then other competitors (Lexus,Acura...etc...)
20064dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		The base price is reasonable, but adding options quickly pushes the price north of $45K. Depreciation has been very high, mainly because of it being an SUV having to battle high gas prices.
20054dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		The Ultimate Bank Account Drain
20044dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		insanely expensive 20K more than Vue

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102012
ModelV50X3
TrimT5 R-DesignxDrive35i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Regenerative braking $0
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire$75 
Hill descent control $250
Tires, run-flat $150
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Media drive, large $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $350
Voice control for external devices $50
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Exterior 
Body kit$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,440$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,455

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102012
ModelV50X3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length178.0 in183.0 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height57.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.4,222 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 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		44.2 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information50Yes
Media hard drive100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar350No
Text-to-speech reader50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

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What Our Members Are Saying about Volvo V50 Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Volvo V50: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 very well made compares to the 3 series BMW that I traded in.
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Very solid feeling, everything well put together.
Materials and Workmanship of the Volvo V50: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Cheap glove box door and locking mechanism. Lots of shortcuts on the interior materials including the headliner and seat parts.
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 Good materials, but not always flawlessly put together.

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What Our Members Are Saying about BMW X3 Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the BMW X3: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 ZERO defects in material and workmanship from delivery to its current 20,800 miles. The car is simply perfect, every seam straight, every screw tight. Not a rattle or squeak to be heard.
2009 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Good fit and finish. Heavy doors and tailgate. Seats fold down and up securely. Seats are smooth and tight.
2008 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Materials are plain but substantive. Exception would be cheap cup holder and storage compartment between front seats - cheap cheap
2005 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Modern design, proven technologies, well built.
2004 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		 top quality finishes

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