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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: $42,915

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $947

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,295

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $2,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelXC90XC903-Series
Trim3.23.2 R-Design325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,400 $40,200 $34,600
Base Invoice $36,096 $37,788 $31,665
Climate Package 537    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700  
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475
Dynamic Package   1,400  
Premium Package     2,900
Steering-linked headlights     800
Navigation system     2,000
Satellite radio     595
Heated front seats     500
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Aluminum trim     0
Climate Package 526    
Multimedia Package 2,538 2,538  
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 430
Dynamic Package   1,316  
Premium Package     2,640
Steering-linked headlights     730
Navigation system     1,820
Satellite radio     540
Heated front seats     455
Obstacle detection, rear     320
Aluminum trim     0
Options (change) 4,587 4,650 7,620
Options (change) 4,333 4,371 6,935
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $43,862 $45,725 $42,915
Total Invoice $41,304 $43,034 $39,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $192
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,298
Model Year201120112006
ModelXC90XC903-Series
Trim3.23.2 R-Design325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6240hp I6215hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20205/55-16
Total Price$43,862$45,725$42,915
Adjustments for Features-755-5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,107$45,145$42,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,038$0
Total Invoice$41,304$43,034$39,295
Adjustments for Features-711-5460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,593$42,488$39,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,895$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120112006
ModelXC90XC903-Series
Trim3.23.2 R-Design325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails $250 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear HVAC unit$400$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$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Floor mats$75$75 
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 
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,125$5,950$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-711-5460

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112006
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 Weight4,545 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 3.2

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80049%
Total Not Requested82551%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80049%
Total Not Requested82551%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
255/45HR20 tires400No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested190066%
Total Not Requested97534%

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