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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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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's price is $5,805 lower than the BMW X3 xDrive28i'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, the BMW X3 xDrive28i includes additional features worth $4615. 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 $4615 adjustment for the BMW X3 xDrive28i's additional features, the Volvo V50 T5 is $5,805 less than the Volvo V50 T5.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 5,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 4,694
Model Year201120112012
ModelV50V50X3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive28i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5240hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers650, 12650, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/55-17
Total Price36,97539,02547,395
Adjustments for Features0-875-4,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price36,97538,15042,780
Cost Above Minimum01,1750
Total Invoice34,80936,73643,765
Adjustments for Features0-824-4,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice34,80935,91239,503
Cost Above Minimum01,1030

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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.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Volvo V50 T5
Difference: 10,420
Lowest Total Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
Difference: 8,956
Model Year201120112012
ModelV50V50X3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive28i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price29,00032,85037,100
Base Invoice27,26030,87934,310
Preferred Package2,000  
Climate Package900900 
Multimedia Package2,0002,000 
Xenon HID headlights800800900
Metallic paint (extra cost)550550550
Proximity key450450500
Obstacle detection, rear400400750
Leather seating surfaces 200 
Navigation system  2,150
Roof rails  250
Heated front seats  500
Aluminum trim  0
Premium Package  3,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription  350
Preferred Package  0
Climate Package  0
Multimedia Package  0
Xenon HID headlights  820
Metallic paint (extra cost)  500
Proximity key  455
Obstacle detection, rear  685
Leather seating surfaces  0
Navigation system  1,955
Roof rails  230
Heated front seats  455
Aluminum trim  0
Premium Package  3,140
Satellite radio - one year subscription  320
Total options7,1005,3009,400
Total options6,6744,9828,560
Destination875875895
Total Price36,97539,02547,395
Total Invoice34,80936,73643,765

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

Model Year201120112012
ModelV50V50X3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive28i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Regenerative braking  $0
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire$75$75 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $200
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Media drive, large  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
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$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50$50
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
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 $25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,515$4,390$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-824-4,262

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112012
ModelV50X3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length178.0 in183.0 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height58.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.4,112 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information50Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%

Option Package Details
T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information50Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%

Option Package Details
xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails / tracks w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested105032%
Total Not Requested224068%

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

Price of the Volvo V50: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr 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.
2005 4dr 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
2007 4dr 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.
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Expensive vehicle...paying for the name.
2005 4dr 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 BMW X3

Price of the BMW X3: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr 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.
2008 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Expensive for what you get, particularly when compared to other vehicles.
2007 4dr 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...)
2006 4dr 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.
2005 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The Ultimate Bank Account Drain
2004 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		 insanely expensive 20K more than Vue

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