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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: $48,675

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,970

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelXC90XC903-Series
TrimV8V8 Sport328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,505 $49,870 $41,450
Base Invoice $45,110 $46,379 $38,315
Climate Package 412 412  
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550
Technology Package   2,295  
Steering-linked headlights     900
Premium Package     2,200
Heated front seats     500
Climate Package 354 354  
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 500
Technology Package   1,973  
Steering-linked headlights     820
Premium Package     2,000
Heated front seats     455
Options (change) 3,892 5,387 6,300
Options (change) 3,346 4,631 5,730
Destination 745 745 925
Total Price $53,142 $56,002 $48,675
Total Invoice $49,201 $51,755 $44,970

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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: $5,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,141
Model Year200820082014
ModelXC90XC903-Series
TrimV8V8 Sport328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine311hp V8311hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8305, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19225/50-17
Total Price$53,142$56,002$48,675
Adjustments for Features0-250-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,142$55,752$47,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,610$0
Total Invoice$49,201$51,755$44,970
Adjustments for Features0-231-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,201$51,524$44,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,323$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820082014
ModelXC90XC903-Series
TrimV8V8 Sport328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio $200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$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
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $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 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,975$8,225$8,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-910

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082014
ModelXC903-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in110.6 in
Length188.9 in182.1 in
Width74.7 in71.3 in
Height70.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,826 lb.3,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 Sport

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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