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Volvo XC60 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC60 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,125

Volvo XC60 T6   
Difference: $5,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,290

Volvo XC60 T6   
Difference: $4,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelXC60X3
TrimT6xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,450 $42,700
Base Invoice $37,083 $39,465
Climate Package 1,000  
Platinum Package 4,450  
Dynamic Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Wood trim 300  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,400
Navigation system   2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Premium Package   3,450
Heated second row seats   450
Cold Weather Package   700
Roof rails   250
Rearview camera   400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Climate Package 940  
Platinum Package 4,183  
Dynamic Package 1,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500
Wood trim 282  
Dynamic Handling Package   1,275
Navigation system   1,955
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Premium Package   3,140
Heated second row seats   410
Cold Weather Package   635
Roof rails   230
Rearview camera   365
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 7,800 10,450
Options (change) 7,332 9,515
Destination 875 895
Total Price $48,125 $54,045
Total Invoice $45,290 $49,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC60 T6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,008
Model Year20122012
ModelXC60X3
TrimT6xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/50-18
Total Price$48,125$54,045
Adjustments for Features0-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,125$53,420
Total Invoice$45,290$49,875
Adjustments for Features0-577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,290$49,298

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
ModelXC60X3
TrimT6xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Security status communicator$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,905$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-577

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
ModelXC60X3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.2 in110.6 in
Length182.2 in183.0 in
Width74.4 in74.1 in
Height67.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,225 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.4 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC60 T6

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested210067%
Total Not Requested101533%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested179071%
Total Not Requested72529%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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