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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: $44,525

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $650

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,765

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelXC90XC903-Series
Trim3.23.2 R-Design328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $37,150
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $34,380
Climate Package 800 800  
Platinum Package 3,900 3,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Premium Package     1,900
Steering-linked headlights     900
Navigation system     2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Roof rails     100
Heated front seats     500
Climate Package 752 752  
Platinum Package 3,666 2,914  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500
Premium Package     1,730
Steering-linked headlights     820
Navigation system     1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Roof rails     90
Heated front seats     455
Options (change) 5,250 4,450 7,150
Options (change) 4,935 4,183 6,510
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $44,525 $46,525 $45,175
Total Invoice $41,906 $43,786 $41,765

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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: $2,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,214
Model Year201220122011
ModelXC90XC903-Series
Trim3.23.2 R-Design328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6240hp I6230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6
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$44,525$46,525$45,175
Adjustments for Features-1,440-1,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,085$45,285$45,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$41,906$43,786$41,765
Adjustments for Features-1,355-1,1670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,551$42,619$41,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122011
ModelXC90XC903-Series
Trim3.23.2 R-Design328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
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
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
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 
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$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 
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 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,550$6,350$5,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$1,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,355-1,1670

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122011
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 washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested137560%
Total Not Requested90040%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested72545%
Total Not Requested90055%

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

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