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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: $42,415

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $5,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,840

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $6,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelS603-Series3-Series
TrimT6325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,700 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $35,438 $28,300 $33,485
Premium Package 1,500 2,900 2,200
Climate Package 800    
Personal Car Communicator 550    
Multimedia Package 2,700    
Technology Package 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475 475
Tires, run-flat 500    
Wood trim 300    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 350 350
Cold Weather Package   1,000 1,000
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio   595 595
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200
Premium Package 1,410 2,640 2,000
Climate Package 752    
Personal Car Communicator 517    
Multimedia Package 2,538    
Technology Package 1,974    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 430 430
Tires, run-flat 470    
Wood trim 282    
Obstacle detection, rear 470 320 320
Cold Weather Package   910 910
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Navigation system   1,820 1,820
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio   540 540
Adaptive cruise control   2,000 2,000
Options (change) 9,500 10,820 9,320
Options (change) 8,930 9,845 8,475
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $48,075 $42,415 $46,615
Total Invoice $45,243 $38,840 $42,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,079
Model Year201120062006
ModelS603-Series3-Series
TrimT6325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$48,075$42,415$46,615
Adjustments for Features-4,5950-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,480$42,415$46,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$45,243$38,840$42,655
Adjustments for Features-4,3240-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,919$38,840$42,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,586

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120062006
ModelS603-Series3-Series
TrimT6325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection, night$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Security status communicator$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Floor mats$75  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$6,550$1,955$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,595$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3240-229

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112006
ModelS603-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in108.7 in
Length182.2 in178.2 in
Width73.4 in71.5 in
Height58.4 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested46582%
Total Not Requested10018%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 link100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested215075%
Total Not Requested70025%
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 audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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 link100Yes
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

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