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Volvo V70 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V70 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,750

Volvo V70 3.2   
Difference: $2,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,176

Volvo V70 3.2   
Difference: $1,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelV70V703-Series
Trim3.23.2 R-Design328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,550 $38,000 $37,500
Base Invoice $31,537 $35,720 $34,680
Premium Package 2,950   1,900
Climate Package 900 900  
Personal Car Communicator 550 550  
Convenience Package 1,100 1,100  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Multimedia Package 2,500 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Steering-linked headlights     900
Navigation system     2,150
Cold Weather Package     900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Proximity key     500
Roof rails     100
Premium Package 2,773   1,730
Climate Package 846 846  
Personal Car Communicator 517 517  
Convenience Package 1,034 1,034  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Multimedia Package 2,350 2,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Steering-linked headlights     820
Navigation system     1,955
Cold Weather Package     820
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Proximity key     455
Roof rails     90
Options (change) 9,350 6,400 8,100
Options (change) 8,789 6,016 7,375
Destination 850 850 895
Total Price $43,750 $45,250 $46,495
Total Invoice $41,176 $42,586 $42,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V70 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,386
Model Year201020102012
ModelV70V703-Series
Trim3.23.2 R-Design328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine235hp I6235hp I6230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$43,750$45,250$46,495
Adjustments for Features-650-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,100$44,025$46,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$925$0
Total Invoice$41,176$42,586$42,950
Adjustments for Features-612-1,1530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,564$41,433$42,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$869$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201020102012
ModelV70V703-Series
Trim3.23.2 R-Design328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Heartbeat monitor$0$0 
Security status communicator$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Integrated second row child seats, two$225$225 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,570$5,145$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-612-1,1530

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102012
ModelV703-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.8 in108.7 in
Length189.9 in178.2 in
Width73.3 in71.5 in
Height60.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.4 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 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.1 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V70 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested2550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested465100%
Total Not Requested00%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Heartbeat monitor0No
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested40045%
Total Not Requested49055%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%

Option Package Details
Volvo V70 3.2 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested465100%
Total Not Requested00%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Heartbeat monitor0No
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested40045%
Total Not Requested49055%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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