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BMW X5 vs. Volvo XC90
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On this page: The Internet's most balanced and thorough car price and features comparison between the BMW X5 and Volvo XC90. Including:
- Price Comparison
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Specifications Comparison | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
| Model | X5 | XC90 | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Wheelbase | 115.5 | 112.6 | |
| Length | 191.2 | 188.9 | |
| Width | 76.1 | 74.7 | |
| Height | 69.9 | 70.2 | |
| Curb Weight | 4960 | 4826 | |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 | 21.1 | |
| R1 Headroom | 39.3 | 39.7 | |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 60.0 | 58.3 | |
| R1 Hip Room | 55.4 | ||
| R1 Legroom | 40.0 | 41.0 | |
| R2 Headroom | 39.0 | 38.4 | |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 58.0 | 57.4 | |
| R2 Hip Room | 54.1 | ||
| R2 Legroom | 36.6 | 34.6 | |
| R3 Headroom | 35.5 | ||
| R3 Legroom | 30.1 | ||
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 | 8.8 | |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.9 | 43.3 | |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.8 | 85.1 | |
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Price Comparison (MSRP) : BMW X5 vs. Volvo XC90The 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. | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | X5 | X5 | XC90 |
| Trim | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | V8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $51,600 | $54,100 | $48,000 |
| 255/50HR19 | $0 | ||
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | $2,100 | $1,700 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1,800 | ||
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | $1,700 | $1,700 | |
| Heated front seats | $500 | $500 | |
| Heated second row | $350 | $350 | |
| Luxury Package | $2,950 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | $550 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $750 | $750 | |
| Third-row seat | $1,700 | $1,700 | |
| Unbranded 600W 16 speakers | $1,200 | $1,200 | |
| Total options | $8,300 | $7,900 | $5,300 |
| Destination | $875 | $875 | $850 |
| Gas Tax / Credit | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net Price | $60,775 | $62,875 | $54,150 |
| Over MinimumThe difference between a trim and its model's lowest-priced trim. | $0 | $2,100 | $0 |
| Lowest Net Price | XC90 V8 4dr SUV | ||
| Difference | $6,625 | ||
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Invoice Comparison : BMW X5 vs. Volvo XC90Dealer cost before holdback, bonuses, advertising fees, and such. Also before adjusting for remaining feature differences.Models that are not in demand can often be purchased at or a few hundred dollars over these prices. | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | X5 | X5 | XC90 |
| Trim | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | V8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Invoice | $47,650 | $49,950 | $45,120 |
| 255/50HR19 | $0 | ||
| Active Ventilated Seat Package | $1,910 | $1,545 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1,692 | ||
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | $1,545 | $1,545 | |
| Heated front seats | $455 | $455 | |
| Heated second row | $320 | $320 | |
| Luxury Package | $2,773 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | $517 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $685 | $685 | |
| Third-row seat | $1,545 | $1,545 | |
| Unbranded 600W 16 speakers | $1,090 | $1,090 | |
| Total options | $7,550 | $7,185 | $4,982 |
| Destination | $875 | $875 | $850 |
| Gas Tax / Credit | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net Invoice | $56,075 | $58,010 | $50,952 |
| Over MinimumThe difference between a trim and its model's lowest-priced trim. | $0 | $1,935 | $0 |
| Lowest Net Invoice | XC90 V8 4dr SUV | ||
| Difference | $5,123 | ||
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Feature Comparison : BMW X5 vs. Volvo XC90Adjusts for unshared features -- values in parentheses These are features on some but not all of the displayed trim lines.In parentheses are the values assigned to these features by TrueDelta or, optionally, by you. | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | X5 | X5 | XC90 |
| Trim | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | V8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 300hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 311hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 ($1300) | T8 ($1300) | T6 ($1100) |
| Drivetrain | AWD ($1700) | AWD ($1700) | AWD ($1700) |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City / Highway) | 15 / 21 | 15 / 21 | 13 / 19 |
| Tires (rear if not equal) | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 160, 8 |
| Accessories | |||
| Brake energy regeneration system ($0) |  | |  |
| Power decklid / liftgate pull-down ($100) | | | |
| Remote window/roof operation ($50) | | | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual ($250) | | | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power ($350) | | | |
| Universal garage door opener ($100) | | | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Compact spare tire ($75) | | | |
| Hill descent control ($250) | | | |
| Obstacle detection, front ($150) |  | | |
| Side curtain airbags ($350) | | | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows ($500) | | | |
| Tires, run-flat ($150) | | | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Aluminum roof rails ($250) | | | |
| Cargo cover ($75) | | | |
| Roof rails ($250) | | | |
| Climate Control and Infotainment | |||
| CD changer, in-dash ($325) | | | |
| CD player ($125) | | | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens ($1200) | | |  |
| Entertainment system, console-mounted ($1000) | | | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles ($15) | | | |
| Rear HVAC unit ($400) | | | |
| Residual heat ($100) | | | |
| Surround sound ($100) | | | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit (gray/black) ($250) | | | |
| Bodyside moldings ($75) | | | |
| Panoramic sunroof ($1200) | | | |
| Skid plate (one) ($50) | | | |
| Sunroof ($900) | | | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights ($125) | | | |
| Automatic-off headlights ($25) | | | |
| Compass ($25) | | | |
| Cornering lights ($25) | | | |
| Fog light, rear ($100) | | | |
| Headlight washers ($50) | | | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse ($25) | | | |
| Steering-linked headlights ($250) | | | |
| Xenon HID headlights ($500) | | | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls ($100) | | | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates ($100) | | | |
| Floormats, third row (optional) ($0) | | | |
| Folding passenger seat first row ($150) | | | |
| Integrated child seat, one second row ($150) | | | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel ($150) | | | |
| Manual fore-aft second row ($75) | | | |
| Manual fore-aft center section second row ($25) | | | |
| Manual lumbar, driver first row ($50) | | | |
| Manual lumbar, passenger first row ($50) | | | |
| Manual recline second row ($75) | | | |
| Massage, passenger first row ($100) | | | |
| Memory system, passenger first row ($150) | | | |
| Power headrest, driver first row ($50) | | | |
| Power headrest, passenger first row ($50) | | | |
| Power lumbar, 4-way, driver first row ($150) | | | |
| Power lumbar, 4-way, passenger first row ($150) | | | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver first row ($100) | | | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger first row ($100) | | | |
| Power thigh support, driver first row ($100) | | | |
| Power thigh support, passenger first row ($100) | | | |
| Power upper seatback recline, driver first row ($100) | | | |
| Power upper seatback recline, passenger first row ($100) | | | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel ($150) | | | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks ($200) | | | |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling ($400) | | | |
| Total Feature Adjustments The total value of the features listed for a trim, after subtracting the lowest total. | -$2,440 | -$2,440 | -$0 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison : BMW X5 vs. Volvo XC90These are the sticker and invoice prices after adjusting for feature differences, to provide an "apples to apples" comparison. | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | X5 | X5 | XC90 |
| Trim | xDrive35i Premium | xDrive35i Sport Activity | V8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Net Price (from Price table) | $60,775 | $62,875 | $54,150 |
| Adjustment (from Feature table) | -$2,440 | -$2,440 | -$0 |
| Feature-adjusted Net Price | $58,335 | $60,435 | $54,150 |
| Over MinimumThe difference between a trim and its model's lowest-priced trim. | $0 | $2,100 | $0 |
| Net Invoice (from Invoice table) | $56,075 | $58,010 | $50,952 |
| Invoice AdjustmentThe price adjustment multiplied by the ratio between the invoice and sticker prices. | -$2,251 | -$2,251 | -$0 |
| Feature-adjusted Net Invoice | $53,824 | $55,759 | $50,952 |
| Over MinimumThe difference between a trim and its model's lowest-priced trim. | $0 | $1,935 | $0 |
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice | XC90 V8 4dr SUV | ||
| TrueDelta Price Difference | $4,185 | ||
| TrueDelta Invoice Difference | $2,872 | ||
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Notes
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
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.
Usually the base prices, options, and packages you see here match those on the window stickers. However, in some cases these have been restructured to simplify the database and calculations. These modifictions have no impact on the "total" and "net" figures.
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