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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: $6,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,906

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $5,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelXC90XC903-Series3-Series
Trim3.23.2 R-Design328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $39,920 $41,300
Climate Package 800 800    
Platinum Package 3,900 3,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Luxury Package     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Premium Package     1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Heated front seats     500 500
Climate Package 752 752    
Platinum Package 3,666 2,914    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500 500
Navigation system     1,775 1,775
Luxury Package     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Premium Package     1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 5,250 4,450 7,100 7,100
Options (change) 4,935 4,183 6,460 6,460
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $44,525 $46,525 $50,745 $52,245
Total Invoice $41,906 $43,786 $47,375 $48,755

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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: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,357
Model Year2012201220162016
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$44,525$46,525$50,745$52,245
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,535-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,325$46,525$47,210$48,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$0$1,600
Total Invoice$41,906$43,786$47,375$48,755
Adjustments for Features-1880-3,300-3,206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,718$43,786$44,075$45,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$1,474

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201220162016
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
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo organizer$100$100  
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
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  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim$300 $300$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$6,600$6,400$9,935$9,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,535$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments-1880-3,300-3,206

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122016
ModelXC903-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in110.6 in
Length188.9 in182.0 in
Width74.7 in71.3 in
Height70.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.3,621 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%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested142563%
Total Not Requested85037%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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