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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: $45,030

Volvo XC90 2.5T   
Difference: $615

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,741

Volvo XC90 2.5T   
Difference: $434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelXC90XC903-Series
Trim2.5TV8328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,075 $46,400 $37,500
Base Invoice $33,945 $43,651 $34,680
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 2,150
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Steering-linked headlights     900
Cold Weather Package     900
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Roof rails     100
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 1,955
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Steering-linked headlights     820
Cold Weather Package     820
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Roof rails     90
Options (change) 8,260 5,265 7,250
Options (change) 7,101 4,526 6,600
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $45,030 $52,360 $45,645
Total Invoice $41,741 $48,872 $42,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 2.5T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92
Model Year200620062012
ModelXC90XC903-Series
Trim2.5TV8328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine208hp I5311hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT5T6M6
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$45,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,125-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,030$49,235$45,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,205$0
Total Invoice$41,741$48,872$42,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,917-342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,741$45,955$41,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,214$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620062012
ModelXC90XC903-Series
Trim2.5TV8328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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 
Residual heat  $50
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 audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls $25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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 
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 
Heated second row seats  $200
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$4,215$7,340$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125$370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,917-342

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062012
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 in37.4 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 washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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