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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: $45,520

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $5,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,796

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $3,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelS60S60S60X3
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,950 $39,250 $43,800 $39,400
Base Invoice $31,913 $36,895 $41,172 $36,250
Blind spot warning system 925 925 925  
Platinum Package 6,250      
235/45VR17 0      
Climate Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Front sport buckets 500 500 500  
Rear spoiler 445 445    
Wood trim 400 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560 560 560 550
Convenience Package   1,000 1,000  
Cold Weather Package       1,000
Sport Package       2,300
Premium Package       2,800
Xenon HID headlights       800
Obstacle detection, rear       700
Performance steering system (optional)       250
HD radio       350
Navigation system       1,800
Blind spot warning system 870 870 870  
Platinum Package 5,875      
235/45VR17 0      
Climate Package 1,457 1,457 1,457  
Front sport buckets 470 470 470  
Rear spoiler 378 378    
Wood trim 376 376    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517 500
Convenience Package   940 940  
Cold Weather Package       910
Sport Package       2,095
Premium Package       2,550
Xenon HID headlights       730
Obstacle detection, rear       635
Performance steering system (optional)       230
HD radio       315
Navigation system       1,640
Options (change) 10,630 5,380 4,535 10,550
Options (change) 9,943 5,008 4,254 9,605
Destination 940 940 940 825
Total Price $45,520 $45,570 $49,275 $50,775
Total Invoice $42,796 $42,843 $46,366 $46,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S60 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,123
Model Year2015201520152009
ModelS60S60S60X3
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4302hp I4325hp I6260hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12180, 8180, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18235/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$45,520$45,570$49,275$50,775
Adjustments for Features-3,445-295-2,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,075$45,275$47,155$50,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$5,080$0
Total Invoice$42,796$42,843$46,366$46,680
Adjustments for Features-3,239-277-1,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,557$42,566$44,371$46,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,009$4,814$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. BMW X3

Model Year2015201520152009
ModelS60S60S60X3
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignxDrive30i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Cyclist detection$25   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control   $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
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
Roof rails   $250
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250$250 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Road sign information$75   
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals  $75 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,350$6,200$8,025$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,445$295$2,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,239-277-1,9950

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152009
ModelS60X3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in110.1 in
Length182.5 in179.7 in
Width73.4 in73.0 in
Height58.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 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 Headroom38.3 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

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Leather door panel trim250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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
Road sign information75No
Pedestrian detection50No
Cyclist detection25No
Total Requested382551%
Total Not Requested367549%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Electrically heated windshield250No
Total Requested51560%
Total Not Requested35040%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Electrically heated windshield250No
Total Requested51560%
Total Not Requested35040%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Electrically heated windshield250No
Total Requested51560%
Total Not Requested35040%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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