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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: $44,975

Volvo XC70 T6   
Difference: $2,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,329

Volvo XC70 T6   
Difference: $1,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelXC70XC703-Series
Trim3.2T6328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,950 $39,100 $34,500
Base Invoice $30,973 $36,754 $31,740
Technology Package 2,100 2,100  
Platinum Package 7,500    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Climate Package 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Personal Car Communicator   550  
Premium Package     3,350
Steering-linked headlights     800
Navigation system     2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Adaptive cruise control     2,400
Proximity key     500
Heated front seats     500
iPod integration     400
HD radio     350
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Technology Package 1,974 1,974  
Platinum Package 7,050    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Climate Package 940 940  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500
Personal Car Communicator   517  
Premium Package     3,050
Steering-linked headlights     730
Navigation system     1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Adaptive cruise control     2,135
Proximity key     455
Heated front seats     455
iPod integration     365
HD radio     315
Obstacle detection, rear     320
Options (change) 11,950 5,000 11,895
Options (change) 11,233 4,700 10,775
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $45,775 $44,975 $47,220
Total Invoice $43,081 $42,329 $43,340

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC70 T6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,999
Model Year201220122008
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, 12160, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$45,775$44,975$47,220
Adjustments for Features-3,690-3,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,085$41,800$47,220
Cost Above Minimum$285$0$0
Total Invoice$43,081$42,329$43,340
Adjustments for Features-3,473-2,9880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,608$39,341$43,340
Cost Above Minimum$267$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122008
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 
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$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  
Cargo organizer$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25 $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
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 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,795$8,280$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$3,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,473-2,9880

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122008
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 in38.5 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested377566%
Total Not Requested196534%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested41562%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 T6

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested41562%
Total Not Requested25038%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested215075%
Total Not Requested70025%

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