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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: $43,862

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $2,133

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,304

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $1,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelXC90XC903-Series
Trim3.23.2 R-Design328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,400 $40,200 $37,500
Base Invoice $36,096 $37,788 $34,680
Climate Package 537    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Dynamic Package   1,400  
Premium Package     1,900
Steering-linked headlights     900
Navigation system     2,150
Cold Weather Package     900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Roof rails     100
Aluminum trim     0
Climate Package 526    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Multimedia Package 2,538 2,538  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500
Dynamic Package   1,316  
Premium Package     1,730
Steering-linked headlights     820
Navigation system     1,955
Cold Weather Package     820
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Roof rails     90
Aluminum trim     0
Options (change) 4,587 4,650 7,600
Options (change) 4,333 4,371 6,920
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $43,862 $45,725 $45,995
Total Invoice $41,304 $43,034 $42,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,098
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,041
Model Year201120112012
ModelXC90XC903-Series
Trim3.23.2 R-Design328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6240hp I6230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20225/45-17
Total Price$43,862$45,725$45,995
Adjustments for Features-1,965-1,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,897$43,935$45,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,038$0
Total Invoice$41,304$43,034$42,495
Adjustments for Features-1,850-1,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,454$41,349$42,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,895$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120112012
ModelXC90XC903-Series
Trim3.23.2 R-Design328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
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$6,675$6,500$4,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$1,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,850-1,6850

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112012
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 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 3.2

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82551%
Total Not Requested80049%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
255/45HR20 tires400No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82551%
Total Not Requested80049%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%
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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