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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: $45,775

Volvo XC70 3.2   
Difference: $3,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,081

Volvo XC70 3.2   
Difference: $2,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelXC70XC703-Series
Trim3.2T6328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,950 $39,100 $37,500
Base Invoice $30,973 $36,754 $34,680
Technology Package 2,100 2,100  
Platinum Package 7,500 4,550  
Climate Package 1,000 1,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Premium Package     1,900
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Steering-linked headlights     900
Navigation system     2,150
Cold Weather Package     900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Adaptive cruise control     2,400
Proximity key     500
Roof rails     100
Technology Package 1,974 1,974  
Platinum Package 7,050 4,277  
Climate Package 940 940  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500
Premium Package     1,730
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Steering-linked headlights     820
Navigation system     1,955
Cold Weather Package     820
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Adaptive cruise control     2,135
Proximity key     455
Roof rails     90
Options (change) 11,950 9,000 10,500
Options (change) 11,233 8,460 9,510
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $45,775 $48,975 $48,895
Total Invoice $43,081 $46,089 $45,085

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC70 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,922
Model Year201220122012
ModelXC70XC703-Series
Trim3.2T6328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6300hp I6230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$45,775$48,975$48,895
Adjustments for Features-3,100-4,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,675$44,175$48,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$43,081$46,089$45,085
Adjustments for Features-2,918-4,5170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,163$41,572$45,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,409$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122012
ModelXC70XC703-Series
Trim3.2T6328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
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
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,295$8,995$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$4,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,918-4,5170

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelXC703-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.8 in108.7 in
Length190.5 in178.2 in
Width75.8 in71.5 in
Height63.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,093 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 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
72.0 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 3.2

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested392568%
Total Not Requested181532%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 T6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested147549%
Total Not Requested154051%
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%

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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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