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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: $53,142

Volvo XC90 V8   
Difference: $1,403

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,201

Volvo XC90 V8   
Difference: $2,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelXC90XC90X3
TrimV8V8 SportxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,505 $49,870 $48,950
Base Invoice $45,110 $46,379 $46,205
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Climate Package 412 412  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 700
Technology Package   2,295  
Text dictation     0
Heated front seats     500
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Climate Package 354 354  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 645
Technology Package   1,973  
Text dictation     0
Heated front seats     460
Leather seating surfaces     1,335
Options (change) 3,892 5,387 4,600
Options (change) 3,346 4,631 4,235
Destination 745 745 995
Total Price $53,142 $56,002 $54,545
Total Invoice $49,201 $51,755 $51,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo XC90 V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $532
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $409
Model Year200820082017
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, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19245/50-18
Total Price$53,142$56,002$54,545
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,142$55,752$52,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,610$0
Total Invoice$49,201$51,755$51,435
Adjustments for Features0-231-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,201$51,524$49,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,323$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Model Year200820082017
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
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 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
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$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
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, 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$9,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-1,825

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082017
ModelXC90X3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.6 in
Length188.9 in183.8 in
Width74.7 in74.1 in
Height70.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,826 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 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

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 sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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