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Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,225

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $2,212

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,240

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $2,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelXC90XC90X3
TrimV8V8 SportxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,505 $49,870 $44,900
Base Invoice $45,110 $46,379 $41,490
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Convenience Package 1,295 1,295  
Climate Package 412 412  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550
Technology Package   2,295  
Premium Package     2,200
Roof rails     250
Heated front seats     500
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Convenience Package 1,113 1,113  
Climate Package 354 354  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 500
Technology Package   1,973  
Premium Package     2,000
Roof rails     230
Heated front seats     455
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Options (change) 5,187 6,682 6,400
Options (change) 4,459 5,744 5,825
Destination 745 745 925
Total Price $54,437 $57,297 $52,225
Total Invoice $50,314 $52,868 $48,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,322
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,099
Model Year200820082014
ModelXC90XC90X3
TrimV8V8 SportxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8311hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8305, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19245/50-18
Total Price$54,437$57,297$52,225
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,437$57,047$51,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,610$0
Total Invoice$50,314$52,868$48,240
Adjustments for Features0-231-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,314$52,637$47,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,323$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Model Year200820082014
ModelXC90XC90X3
TrimV8V8 SportxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
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 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio $200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $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
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
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 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,525$7,775$8,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-1,025

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082014
ModelXC90X3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.6 in
Length188.9 in183.0 in
Width74.7 in74.1 in
Height70.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,826 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 Sport

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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