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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: $43,175

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $687

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,875

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $1,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013201320132013
ModelXC90XC903-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.23.2 R-Design320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $40,200 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $36,096 $37,788 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Climate Package 537          
Xenon HID headlights 800          
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550
Dynamic Package   1,400        
Cold Weather Package     950      
Leather seating surfaces     1,450      
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package     3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights     900 900    
Wood trim     500      
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers       875 875 875
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750 750
Rearview camera       400 400 400
DUPL Voice texting capability           0
Climate Package 526          
Xenon HID headlights 752          
Multimedia Package 2,538 2,538        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500 500 500 500
Dynamic Package   1,316        
Cold Weather Package     865      
Leather seating surfaces     1,320      
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package     2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights     820 820    
Wood trim     455      
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers       795 795 795
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear       685 685 685
Rearview camera       365 365 365
DUPL Voice texting capability           0
Options (change) 4,587 4,650 9,700 9,225 7,425 7,425
Options (change) 4,333 4,371 8,825 8,395 6,755 6,755
Destination 875 875 925 925 925 925
Total Price $43,862 $45,725 $43,175 $47,000 $51,500 $58,000
Total Invoice $41,304 $43,034 $39,875 $43,400 $47,560 $53,540

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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: $1,968
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,071
Model Year201120112013201320132013
ModelXC90XC903-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.23.2 R-Design320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6240hp I6180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT6T6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 9600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$43,862$45,725$43,175$47,000$51,500$58,000
Adjustments for Features-2,655-2,4800-600-1,750-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,207$43,245$43,175$46,400$49,750$56,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,038$0$3,225$6,575$13,000
Total Invoice$41,304$43,034$39,875$43,400$47,560$53,540
Adjustments for Features-2,500-2,3340-554-1,616-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,804$40,700$39,875$42,846$45,944$51,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,896$0$2,971$6,069$11,980

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120112013201320132013
ModelXC90XC903-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim3.23.2 R-Design320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
6-speed manual  $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails $250    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Skid plate (one)$50$50    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DUPL Voice texting capability     $50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$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    
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$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Total Value of Features$6,300$6,125$3,645$4,245$5,395$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,655$2,480$0$600$1,750$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,500-2,3340-554-1,616-1,685

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112013
ModelXC903-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.6 in
Length188.9 in182.5 in
Width74.7 in71.3 in
Height70.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.3 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 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

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