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Volvo S60 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S60 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,045

Volvo S60 T6   
Difference: $23,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,659

Volvo S60 T6   
Difference: $21,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelS605-Series
TrimT6550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,650 $62,000
Base Invoice $38,211 $57,220
Platinum Package 3,850  
Technology Package 2,100  
Climate Package 700  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 750  
Heated second row seats 450  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 2,200
Wood trim 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cold Weather Package   1,450
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Package   2,600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Proximity key   1,000
AWD   2,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Platinum Package 3,619  
Technology Package 1,974  
Climate Package 658  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 705  
Heated second row seats 423  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,375 2,000
Wood trim 282  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Cold Weather Package   1,320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Package   2,365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
Proximity key   910
AWD   2,115
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 10,500 12,800
Options (change) 9,553 11,690
Destination 895 895
Total Price $52,045 $75,695
Total Invoice $48,659 $69,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S60 T6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,127
Model Year20132012
ModelS605-Series
TrimT6550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$52,045$75,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,045$74,590
Total Invoice$48,659$69,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,659$68,786

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelS605-Series
TrimT6550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Security status communicator$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Infotainment 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Road sign information$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,400$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelS605-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in116.9 in
Length182.2 in193.1 in
Width73.4 in73.2 in
Height58.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,812 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Total Requested217578%
Total Not Requested60022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Road sign information75No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested315100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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