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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: $40,465

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $1,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,087

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $53

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelS603-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,400 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $34,216 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Climate Package 595      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 550 550 550
Navigation system 2,120 2,100 2,100 2,100
Premium Package   3,350 2,650 1,900
Cold Weather Package   1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350 350
Sport Package     900  
6-speed manual     0  
Wood trim       0
Sunroof       1,050
Rear spoiler       0
Climate Package 559      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 500 500 500
Navigation system 1,993 1,910 1,910 1,910
Premium Package   3,050 2,410 1,730
Cold Weather Package   910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320 320
Sport Package     820  
6-speed manual     0  
Wood trim       0
Sunroof       955
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 3,240 7,945 8,145 7,545
Options (change) 3,046 7,230 7,410 6,865
Destination 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $40,465 $41,470 $48,270 $63,470
Total Invoice $38,087 $38,140 $44,390 $58,665

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S60 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $622
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelS603-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine257hp I5230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 13?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$40,465$41,470$48,270$63,470
Adjustments for Features-6050-1,200-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,860$41,470$47,070$62,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,600$20,600
Total Invoice$38,087$38,140$44,390$58,665
Adjustments for Features-5690-1,104-1,294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,518$38,140$43,286$57,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,146$19,231

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelS603-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo organizer$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound$250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog light, rear$100   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats$75   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,925$2,320$3,520$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$0$1,200$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-5690-1,104-1,294

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092008
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.3,341 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 T5

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

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
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 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
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 Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%

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