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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: $40,875

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $4,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,475

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $3,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesS60S60
Trim328i335iT5T6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $31,300 $38,450
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $29,422 $36,143
Premium Package 3,600 1,900 1,900 1,500
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Technology Package 2,550 2,550    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Rearview camera 400 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900   750
Sport Line   1,700    
Personal Car Communicator     550 550
Climate Package     800 800
Multimedia Package     2,700 2,700
Dynamic Package     900  
Xenon HID headlights     800  
Tires, run-flat       500
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Premium Package 3,275 1,730 1,786 1,410
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Technology Package 2,320 2,320    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 470 470
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 517 517
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Rearview camera 365 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820   705
Sport Line   1,545    
Personal Car Communicator     517 517
Climate Package     752 752
Multimedia Package     2,538 2,538
Dynamic Package     846  
Xenon HID headlights     752  
Tires, run-flat       470
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0
Options (change) 10,075 10,075 8,700 7,850
Options (change) 9,170 9,170 8,178 7,379
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $45,870 $53,370 $40,875 $47,175
Total Invoice $42,355 $49,255 $38,475 $44,397

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S60 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,393
Model Year2012201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesS60S60
Trim328i335iT5T6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6250hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$45,870$53,370$40,875$47,175
Adjustments for Features0-875-545-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,870$52,495$40,330$44,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,625$0$3,950
Total Invoice$42,355$49,255$38,475$44,397
Adjustments for Features0-808-513-2,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,355$48,447$37,962$41,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,092$0$3,710

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S60

Model Year2012201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesS60S60
Trim328i335iT5T6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Security status communicator  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$0
Total Value of Features$2,405$3,280$2,950$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$545$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-808-513-2,725

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo S60

Model Year20122012
Model3-SeriesS60
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in109.3 in
Length182.5 in182.2 in
Width71.3 in73.4 in
Height56.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested320084%
Total Not Requested60016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested75094%
Total Not Requested506%
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 washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested51591%
Total Not Requested509%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
235/40HR18 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tires, run-flat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tires, run-flat150Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested200098%
Total Not Requested502%
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 washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested51591%
Total Not Requested509%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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