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Volvo XC70 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC70 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,175

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $3,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,875

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $3,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelXC703-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,135 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $34,002 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Climate Package 675        
Stability control 695        
Premium Package 2,995 3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200
Convenience Package 1,595        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550 550
Navigation system 2,120 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights 700        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 995   1,000 1,000 1,000
Cold Weather Package   950      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Steering-linked headlights   900 900    
Wood trim   500      
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Climate Package 580        
Stability control 597        
Premium Package 2,576 2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000
Convenience Package 1,371        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500 500 500
Navigation system 1,823 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Xenon HID headlights 602        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 855   910 910 910
Cold Weather Package   865      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320      
Steering-linked headlights   820 820    
Wood trim   455      
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Options (change) 10,250 9,700 8,950 7,150 7,150
Options (change) 8,812 8,825 8,145 6,505 6,505
Destination 695 925 925 925 925
Total Price $47,080 $43,175 $46,725 $51,225 $57,725
Total Invoice $43,509 $39,875 $43,150 $47,310 $53,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 320i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,545
Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelXC703-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I5180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT5M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$47,080$43,175$46,725$51,225$57,725
Adjustments for Features-2,2600-650-1,800-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,820$43,175$46,075$49,425$55,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900$6,250$12,675
Total Invoice$43,509$39,875$43,150$47,310$53,290
Adjustments for Features-2,0890-600-1,662-1,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,420$39,875$42,550$45,648$51,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,675$5,773$11,684

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062013201320132013
ModelXC703-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250    
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net$40    
Cargo organizer$100    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Skid plate (one)$50    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DUPL Voice texting capability    $50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100    
Headlight washers$50$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated second row seats $200   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,430$3,170$3,820$4,970$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,260$0$650$1,800$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0890-600-1,662-1,731

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062013
ModelXC703-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.8 in110.6 in
Length186.3 in182.5 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height61.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,670 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested69051%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested195072%
Total Not Requested75028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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