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Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,825

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $205

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,445

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelXC90XC903-Series
Trim2.5TV8328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,075 $46,400 $37,150
Base Invoice $33,945 $43,651 $34,380
Premium Package 2,995   1,900
Climate Package 675 675  
Convenience Package 1,295 1,295  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550
Navigation system 2,120 2,120 2,100
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Steering-linked headlights     900
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Roof rails     100
Heated front seats     500
Premium Package 2,575   1,730
Climate Package 580 580  
Convenience Package 1,113 1,113  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 500
Navigation system 1,823 1,823 1,910
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Steering-linked headlights     820
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Roof rails     90
Heated front seats     455
Options (change) 8,260 5,265 6,800
Options (change) 7,101 4,526 6,190
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $45,030 $52,360 $44,825
Total Invoice $41,741 $48,872 $41,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,100
Model Year200620062011
ModelXC90XC903-Series
Trim2.5TV8328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine208hp I5311hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$45,030$52,360$44,825
Adjustments for Features0-3,125-870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,030$49,235$43,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,205$0
Total Invoice$41,741$48,872$41,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,917-804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,741$45,955$40,641
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,214$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620062011
ModelXC90XC903-Series
Trim2.5TV8328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $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
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats $600 
Integrated second row child seat, one $150 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,265$7,390$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125$870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,917-804

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062011
ModelXC903-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in108.7 in
Length188.9 in178.2 in
Width74.7 in71.5 in
Height70.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,331 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 2.5T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested247593%
Total Not Requested2007%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested37590%
Total Not Requested4010%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested37590%
Total Not Requested4010%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested120061%
Total Not Requested77539%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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