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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: $6,333

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,304

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $5,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelXC90XC903-Series3-Series
Trim3.23.2 R-Design328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,400 $40,200 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $36,096 $37,788 $39,275 $40,655
Climate Package 537      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Dynamic Package   1,400    
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Steering-linked headlights     900 900
Premium Package     2,200 2,200
Heated front seats     500 500
Aluminum trim     0 0
Climate Package 526      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Multimedia Package 2,538 2,538    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500 500
Dynamic Package   1,316    
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Steering-linked headlights     820 820
Premium Package     2,000 2,000
Heated front seats     455 455
Aluminum trim     0 0
Options (change) 4,587 4,650 7,250 7,250
Options (change) 4,333 4,371 6,595 6,595
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $43,862 $45,725 $50,195 $51,695
Total Invoice $41,304 $43,034 $46,865 $48,245

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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: $4,023
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,406
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelXC90XC903-Series3-Series
Trim3.23.2 R-Design328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6240hp I6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$43,862$45,725$50,195$51,695
Adjustments for Features-1750-2,485-2,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,687$45,725$47,710$49,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,038$0$1,600
Total Invoice$41,304$43,034$46,865$48,245
Adjustments for Features-1650-2,320-2,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,139$43,034$44,545$46,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,895$0$1,474

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2011201120152015
ModelXC90XC903-Series3-Series
Trim3.23.2 R-Design328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Aluminum roof rails $250  
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$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  
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,250$6,075$8,560$8,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$2,485$2,385
Value of Feature Adjustments-1650-2,320-2,226

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112015
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 Weight4,545 lb.3,546 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 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 sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102563%
Total Not Requested60037%

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 sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102563%
Total Not Requested60037%

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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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