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Volvo XC70 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC70 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,507

Volvo XC70 3.2   
Difference: $1,618

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,042

Volvo XC70 3.2   
Difference: $1,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelXC70X3
Trim3.2xDrive28i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $36,775 $36,750
Base Invoice $34,569 $34,010
Climate Package 612  
Convenience Package 1,195 1,850
Premium Package 2,995 3,450
Personal Car Communicator 495  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Navigation system 2,120 2,150
Satellite radio 295  
Cold Weather Package   1,150
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Roof rails   250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Climate Package 527  
Convenience Package 1,027 1,685
Premium Package 2,575 3,140
Personal Car Communicator 426  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500
Navigation system 1,823 1,955
Satellite radio 254  
Cold Weather Package   1,045
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Roof rails   230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 8,987 10,500
Options (change) 7,728 9,560
Destination 745 875
Total Price $46,507 $48,125
Total Invoice $43,042 $44,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC70 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $278
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $165
Model Year20082011
ModelXC70X3
Trim3.2xDrive28i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine235hp I6240hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16245/55-17
Total Price$46,507$48,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,507$46,785
Total Invoice$43,042$44,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,042$43,207

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082011
ModelXC70X3
Trim3.2xDrive28i
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Heartbeat monitor$0 
Security status communicator$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$5,455$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,238

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082011
ModelXC70X3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.8 in110.6 in
Length190.5 in183.0 in
Width75.8 in74.1 in
Height63.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,092 lb.4,112 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.1 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 3.2

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested565100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0No
Cargo net40No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Cargo organizer100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested112587%
Total Not Requested16513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested2550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Heartbeat monitor0No
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested149045%
Total Not Requested180055%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested125088%
Total Not Requested16512%

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