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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: $43,375

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $3,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,825

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $2,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012200920092009
ModelS60S60S603-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5T6T6 R-Design328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,300 $38,450 $42,950 $33,600 $40,300 $43,900
Base Invoice $29,422 $36,143 $40,373 $31,090 $37,255 $40,570
Premium Package 1,900 1,500   3,350 2,650 2,650
Climate Package 800 800 800      
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700      
Personal Car Communicator 550 550 550      
Xenon HID headlights 800          
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 750 750 750
Technology Package 2,100 2,100 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 475 475 475
Tires, run-flat 1,000 500        
Wood trim 300 300 0      
Steering-linked headlights       800    
Navigation system       2,100 2,100 2,100
Cold Weather Package       1,150 1,150 1,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595 595
Adaptive cruise control       2,400 2,400 2,400
Proximity key       500 500 500
iPod integration       400 400 400
HD radio       350 350 350
Premium Package 1,786 1,410   3,050 2,410 2,410
Climate Package 752 752 752      
Multimedia Package 2,538 2,538 2,538      
Personal Car Communicator 517 517 517      
Xenon HID headlights 752          
Obstacle detection, rear 470 470 470 685 685 685
Technology Package 1,974 1,974 1,974      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517 430 430 430
Tires, run-flat 940 470        
Wood trim 282 282 0      
Steering-linked headlights       730    
Navigation system       1,910 1,910 1,910
Cold Weather Package       1,045 1,045 1,045
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540 540
Adaptive cruise control       2,135 2,135 2,135
Proximity key       455 455 455
iPod integration       365 365 365
HD radio       315 315 315
Options (change) 11,200 9,500 7,200 12,870 11,370 11,370
Options (change) 10,528 8,930 6,768 11,660 10,290 10,290
Destination 875 875 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -900
Total Price $43,375 $48,825 $51,025 $47,295 $52,495 $55,195
Total Invoice $40,825 $45,948 $48,016 $43,575 $48,370 $50,785

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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: $6,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,778
Model Year201220122012200920092009
ModelS60S60S603-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5T6T6 R-Design328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I5300hp I6325hp I6230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D
TransmissionT6T6T6M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 12?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,375$48,825$51,025$47,295$52,495$55,195
Adjustments for Features-2,155-4,055-4,18000-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,220$44,770$46,845$47,295$52,495$54,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$5,625$0$5,200$6,950
Total Invoice$40,825$45,948$48,016$43,575$48,370$50,785
Adjustments for Features-2,028-3,816-3,93400-874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,797$42,132$44,082$43,575$48,370$49,911
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,335$5,285$0$4,795$6,336

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122012200920092009
ModelS60S60S603-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5T6T6 R-Design328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  $1100
6-speed manual   $150$150 
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850   
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Security status communicator$50$50$50   
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Ski sack   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
USB port$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Floor mats$75$75$75   
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Metal pedals  $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$4,875$6,775$6,900$2,720$2,720$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$4,055$4,180$0$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,028-3,816-3,93400-874

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,549 lb.3,341 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 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested565100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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 warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested565100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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 warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested415100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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 warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested215075%
Total Not Requested70025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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