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Volvo S60 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S60 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,025

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $8,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,856

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $7,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelS60S60S60X3
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,300 $38,450 $42,950 $39,400
Base Invoice $29,422 $36,143 $40,373 $36,250
Premium Package 1,900 1,500   2,800
Climate Package 800 800 800  
Xenon HID headlights 800     800
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Wood trim 300 300 0  
HD radio       350
Heated front seats       500
Premium Package 1,786 1,410   2,550
Climate Package 752 752 752  
Xenon HID headlights 752     730
Obstacle detection, rear 470 470 470 635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517 500
Wood trim 282 282 0  
HD radio       315
Heated front seats       455
Options (change) 4,850 3,650 1,850 5,700
Options (change) 4,559 3,431 1,739 5,185
Destination 875 875 875 825
Total Price $37,025 $42,975 $45,675 $45,925
Total Invoice $34,856 $40,449 $42,987 $42,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S60 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,605
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelS60S60S60X3
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I5300hp I6325hp I6260hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8160, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18235/55-17
Total Price$37,025$42,975$45,675$45,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-2,175-1,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,025$41,075$43,500$43,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$6,475$0
Total Invoice$34,856$40,449$42,987$42,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,788-2,047-1,799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,856$38,661$40,940$40,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$6,084$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. BMW X3

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelS60S60S60X3
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Hill descent control   $250
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo organizer   $100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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$3,525$5,425$5,700$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$2,175$1,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,788-2,047-1,799

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122009
ModelS60X3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in110.1 in
Length182.2 in179.7 in
Width73.4 in73.0 in
Height58.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.071.0 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 washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested51591%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested200098%
Total Not Requested502%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested51591%
Total Not Requested509%

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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%

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