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BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo XC90 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo XC90 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,525

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $1,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,906

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
Model3-SeriesXC90XC90
Trim328i3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $38,400 $41,200
Base Invoice $34,680 $36,096 $38,728
Premium Package 1,900    
Navigation system 2,150    
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Cold Weather Package 900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Roof rails 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Platinum Package   3,900 3,100
Climate Package   800 800
Premium Package 1,730    
Navigation system 1,955    
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Cold Weather Package 820    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Roof rails 90    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 517 517
Platinum Package   3,666 2,914
Climate Package   752 752
Options (change) 7,600 5,250 4,450
Options (change) 6,920 4,935 4,183
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $45,995 $44,525 $46,525
Total Invoice $42,495 $41,906 $43,786

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,415
Model Year201220122012
Model3-SeriesXC90XC90
Trim328i3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6240hp I6240hp I6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$45,995$44,525$46,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,940-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,995$42,585$44,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,200
Total Invoice$42,495$41,906$43,786
Adjustments for Features0-1,826-1,638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,495$40,080$42,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,068

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year201220122012
Model3-SeriesXC90XC90
Trim328i3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo organizer $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
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  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0$0
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200  
Integrated second row child seat, one $150$150
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25
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  
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,535$6,475$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,940$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,826-1,638

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20122012
Model3-SeriesXC90
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.6 in
Length178.2 in188.9 in
Width71.5 in74.7 in
Height55.8 in70.2 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.843.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft385.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
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 Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested36533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested137560%
Total Not Requested90040%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested72545%
Total Not Requested90055%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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