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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: $47,080

Volvo XC70   
Difference: $2,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,509

Volvo XC70   
Difference: $2,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelXC703-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,135 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $34,002 $39,275 $40,655
Premium Package 2,995    
Climate Package 675    
Stability control 695    
Convenience Package 1,595    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical 995 1,000 1,000
Navigation system 2,120 2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights 700    
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Premium Package 2,576    
Climate Package 580    
Stability control 597    
Convenience Package 1,371    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 855 910 910
Navigation system 1,823 1,955 1,955
Xenon HID headlights 602    
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Heated front seats   455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Options (change) 10,250 6,550 6,550
Options (change) 8,812 5,960 5,960
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $47,080 $49,495 $50,995
Total Invoice $43,509 $46,230 $47,610

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC70
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,035
Model Year200620152015
ModelXC703-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine208hp I5240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$47,080$49,495$50,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,080$47,690$49,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$43,509$46,230$47,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,686-1,592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,509$44,544$46,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,474

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620152015
ModelXC703-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,580$7,385$7,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$1,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,686-1,592

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062015
ModelXC703-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.8 in110.6 in
Length186.3 in182.1 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height61.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,670 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.4 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 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.4 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.4 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested250098%
Total Not Requested502%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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, rear250No
Cargo net40No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested94070%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - 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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - 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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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