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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: $36,945

Volvo S60 2.5T   
Difference: $1,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,778

Volvo S60 2.5T   
Difference: $877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelS60S603-Series3-Series
Trim2.5TT5325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,800 $36,400 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $30,832 $34,216 $28,300 $33,485
Climate Package 675 595    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 475 475
Navigation system 2,120 2,120 2,000 2,000
Premium Package     2,900 2,200
Cold Weather Package     1,000 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear     350 350
Satellite radio     595 595
Sport Package (AWD)       900
Climate Package 634 559    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 430 430
Navigation system 1,993 1,993 1,820 1,820
Premium Package     2,640 2,000
Cold Weather Package     910 910
Obstacle detection, rear     320 320
Satellite radio     540 540
Sport Package (AWD)       820
Options (change) 3,320 3,240 7,320 7,520
Options (change) 3,121 3,046 6,660 6,840
Destination 825 825 695 695
Total Price $36,945 $40,465 $38,915 $44,815
Total Invoice $34,778 $38,087 $35,655 $41,020

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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: $1,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $240
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelS60S603-Series3-Series
Trim2.5TT5325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I5257hp I5215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8325, 13?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$36,945$40,465$38,915$44,815
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-695-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,945$39,140$38,220$42,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,195$0$4,700
Total Invoice$34,778$38,087$35,655$41,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,247-637-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,778$36,840$35,018$39,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,062$0$4,267

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelS60S603-Series3-Series
Trim2.5TT5325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo organizer $100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25  
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
Surround sound $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $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
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  
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,800$3,125$2,495$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$695$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,247-637-1,735

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092006
ModelS603-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in108.7 in
Length180.2 in178.2 in
Width71.4 in71.5 in
Height56.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 2.5T

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested205072%
Total Not Requested80028%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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