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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: $2,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,081

Volvo XC70 3.2   
Difference: $1,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelXC70XC703-Series
Trim3.2T6328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,950 $39,100 $37,150
Base Invoice $30,973 $36,754 $34,380
Technology Package 2,100 2,100  
Platinum Package 7,500 4,550  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Climate Package 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Premium Package     1,900
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Steering-linked headlights     900
Navigation system     2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Adaptive cruise control     2,400
Proximity key     500
Roof rails     100
Heated front seats     500
Technology Package 1,974 1,974  
Platinum Package 7,050 4,277  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Climate Package 940 940  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500
Premium Package     1,730
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Steering-linked headlights     820
Navigation system     1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Adaptive cruise control     2,135
Proximity key     455
Roof rails     90
Heated front seats     455
Options (change) 11,950 9,000 10,050
Options (change) 11,233 8,460 9,100
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $45,775 $48,975 $48,075
Total Invoice $43,081 $46,089 $44,355

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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: $4,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,721
Model Year201220122011
ModelXC70XC703-Series
Trim3.2T6328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6300hp I6230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6
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$48,075
Adjustments for Features-2,600-4,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,175$44,675$48,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$43,081$46,089$44,355
Adjustments for Features-2,447-4,0470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,634$42,042$44,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,408$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122011
ModelXC70XC703-Series
Trim3.2T6328i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
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
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
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
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 
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$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,570$9,270$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$4,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,447-4,0470

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122011
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, front150Yes
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 Requested392568%
Total Not Requested181532%
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

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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested147549%
Total Not Requested154051%
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
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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 Requested125063%
Total Not Requested72537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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