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Volvo S80 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S80 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,950

Volvo S80 3.2   
Difference: $17,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,436

Volvo S80 3.2   
Difference: $15,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelS80S80S803-Series
Trim3.2T6V8M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,705 $42,045 $49,210 $53,800
Base Invoice $36,383 $39,522 $45,765 $49,675
Climate Package 875 875 875  
Personal Car Communicator 495 495 495  
Sport Package 1,940 1,940 1,940  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 550
Automatic air recirculation 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 495 495 495 350
Navigation system 2,120 2,120 2,120  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,850 1,850 1,850  
Technology Package       3,250
Cold Weather Package       1,000
Premium Package       1,900
245/35ZR19       1,200
Wood trim       0
Sunroof       1,050
Rear spoiler       0
Climate Package 752 752 752  
Personal Car Communicator 426 426 426  
Sport Package 1,667 1,667 1,667  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 408 500
Automatic air recirculation 215 215    
Obstacle detection, rear 426 426 426 320
Navigation system 1,823 1,823 1,823  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,591 1,591 1,591  
Technology Package       2,960
Cold Weather Package       910
Premium Package       1,730
245/35ZR19       1,090
Wood trim       0
Sunroof       955
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 8,500 8,500 8,250 9,300
Options (change) 7,308 7,308 7,093 8,465
Destination 745 745 745 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $47,950 $51,290 $58,205 $65,225
Total Invoice $44,436 $47,575 $53,603 $60,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S80 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S80 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,603
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelS80S80S803-Series
Trim3.2T6V8M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp I6281hp I6311hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8160, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$47,950$51,290$58,205$65,225
Adjustments for Features-835-2,535-2,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,115$48,755$55,645$65,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,640$8,530$0
Total Invoice$44,436$47,575$53,603$60,265
Adjustments for Features-774-2,351-2,3580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,662$45,224$51,245$60,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,562$7,583$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S80 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelS80S80S803-Series
Trim3.2T6V8M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Heartbeat monitor$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Security status communicator$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,990$5,690$5,715$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$2,535$2,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-774-2,351-2,3580

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S80 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelS803-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.6 in108.7 in
Length191.0 in178.2 in
Width73.3 in71.5 in
Height58.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S80 3.2

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested36565%
Total Not Requested20035%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Heartbeat monitor0No
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

Option Package Details
Volvo S80 T6

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested36565%
Total Not Requested20035%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Heartbeat monitor0No
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

Option Package Details
Volvo S80 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested36565%
Total Not Requested20035%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Heartbeat monitor0No
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
245/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested135081%
Total Not Requested32519%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%

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