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

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Volvo S60 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,700

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $2,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,726

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $2,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062013201320132013
ModelS60S60S603-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5TT5R320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,640 $32,415 $38,385 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $28,837 $30,505 $36,117 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Stability control 695            
Premium Package 2,995 2,400 2,400 3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200
Climate Package 675 795 600        
Convenience Package 995            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 550 550 550 550
Navigation system 2,120 2,120 2,120 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights 700 700          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 995 1,100     1,000 1,000 1,000
Steering-linked headlights       900 900    
Wood trim       500      
Leather seating surfaces       1,450      
Cold Weather Package       950      
Heated front seats         500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear         750 750 750
Sport Line           1,950 1,950
DUPL Voice texting capability             0
Stability control 597            
Premium Package 2,575 2,064 2,064 2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000
Climate Package 580 683 516        
Convenience Package 855            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 408 500 500 500 500
Navigation system 1,823 1,823 1,823 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Xenon HID headlights 602 602          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 855 946     910 910 910
Steering-linked headlights       820 820    
Wood trim       455      
Leather seating surfaces       1,320      
Cold Weather Package       865      
Heated front seats         455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear         685 685 685
Sport Line           1,775 1,775
DUPL Voice texting capability             0
Options (change) 9,650 7,590 5,595 9,700 8,950 9,100 9,100
Options (change) 8,295 6,526 4,811 8,825 8,145 8,280 8,280
Destination 695 695 695 925 925 925 925
Total Price $40,985 $40,700 $44,675 $43,175 $46,725 $53,175 $59,675
Total Invoice $37,827 $37,726 $41,623 $39,875 $43,150 $49,085 $55,065

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S60 2.5T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,650
Model Year2006200620062013201320132013
ModelS60S60S603-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5TT5R320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I5257hp I5300hp I5180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionA5M6M6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8325, 13?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16235/45-17235/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$40,985$40,700$44,675$43,175$46,725$53,175$59,675
Adjustments for Features-1,5400-2,350-1,970-2,620-4,045-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,445$40,700$42,325$41,205$44,105$49,130$55,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,255$2,880$0$2,900$7,925$14,350
Total Invoice$37,827$37,726$41,623$39,875$43,150$49,085$55,065
Adjustments for Features-1,4210-2,189-1,819-2,420-3,734-3,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,406$37,726$39,434$38,056$40,730$45,351$51,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,320$3,028$0$2,674$7,295$13,207

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2006200620062013201320132013
ModelS60S60S603-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.5TT5R320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900      
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300
FWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100   
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250   $250$250$250
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo organizer$100      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200      
Rear spoiler  $200    
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325    
CD player$125$125 $125$125$125$125
DUPL Voice texting capability      $50
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100    
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150    
Heated second row seats   $200   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50    
Wood trim$300  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,190$1,650$4,000$3,620$4,270$5,695$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$0$2,350$1,970$2,620$4,045$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4210-2,189-1,819-2,420-3,734-3,802

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062013
ModelS603-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in110.6 in
Length180.2 in182.5 in
Width71.4 in71.3 in
Height56.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 2.5T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 8 speakers350No
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 Requested255088%
Total Not Requested35012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Cargo organizer100No
Laminated front side windows200No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Total Requested50060%
Total Not Requested34040%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 R

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 325W, 13 speakers350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested195072%
Total Not Requested75028%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55055%
Total Not Requested45045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

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