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Volvo vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,640

Volvo T5 Inscription   
Difference: $7,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,261

Volvo T5 Inscription   
Difference: $5,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelX3X3
TrimT5 InscriptionxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,950 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $34,733 $34,310 $39,465
Climate Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 550 550
Premium Package   3,450 3,450
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Proximity key   500  
Heated second row seats   450 450
Cold Weather Package   700 700
Rearview camera   400 400
App support   250 250
Sunshades, second row   250  
Climate Package 1,222    
Convenience Package 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 500 500
Premium Package   3,140 3,140
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Proximity key   455  
Heated second row seats   410 410
Cold Weather Package   635 635
Rearview camera   365 365
App support   230 230
Sunshades, second row   230  
Options (change) 2,695 9,800 9,050
Options (change) 2,533 8,925 8,240
Destination 995 895 895
Total Price $40,640 $47,795 $52,645
Total Invoice $38,261 $44,130 $48,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo T5 Inscription
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,496
Model Year201820122012
ModelX3X3
TrimT5 InscriptionxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$40,640$47,795$52,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,570-3,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,640$45,225$49,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,850
Total Invoice$38,261$44,130$48,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,373-3,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,261$41,757$45,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,547

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Features Comparison: Volvo vs. BMW X3

Model Year201820122012
ModelX3X3
TrimT5 InscriptionxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
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
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,900$7,470$8,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,570$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,373-3,296

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182012
ModelX3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length185.6 in183.0 in
Width73.4 in74.1 in
Height58.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.063.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo T5 Inscription

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested515100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested152546%
Total Not Requested176554%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested190076%
Total Not Requested61524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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