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BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S60 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S60 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,975

Volvo S60 T6   
Difference: $20,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,209

Volvo S60 T6   
Difference: $18,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
Model3-SeriesS60S60
TrimM3T6T6 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $38,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $51,630 $36,143 $40,373
Premium Package 2,500 1,500  
Cold Weather Package 1,000    
Convenience Package 2,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Wood trim 0 300 0
Sunroof 1,050    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 750  
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Personal Car Communicator   550 550
Climate Package   800 800
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0  
Premium Package 2,275 1,410  
Cold Weather Package 910    
Convenience Package 2,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 517 517
Wood trim 0 282 0
Sunroof 955    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 705  
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Personal Car Communicator   517 517
Climate Package   752 752
Multimedia Package   2,538 2,538
Obstacle detection, rear   470 470
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0  
Options (change) 9,350 7,650 5,100
Options (change) 8,510 7,191 4,794
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $67,425 $46,975 $48,925
Total Invoice $62,315 $44,209 $46,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S60

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S60 T6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,087
Model Year201120122012
Model3-SeriesS60S60
TrimM3T6T6 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8300hp I6325hp I6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$67,425$46,975$48,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,105-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,425$44,870$47,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175
Total Invoice$62,315$44,209$46,042
Adjustments for Features0-1,981-1,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,315$42,228$44,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,045

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S60

Model Year201120122012
Model3-SeriesS60S60
TrimM3T6T6 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Security status communicator $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,195$5,300$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,105$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,981-1,769

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S60

Model Year20112012
Model3-SeriesS60
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in109.3 in
Length178.2 in182.2 in
Width71.5 in73.4 in
Height55.9 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested132592%
Total Not Requested1158%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested565100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested415100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

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