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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: $40,970

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $8,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,525

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $8,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelXC90X3
TrimV83.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $36,800
Base Invoice $45,120 $33,670
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 430
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Heated front seats   455
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 550 3,475
Options (change) 517 3,160
Destination 875 695
Total Price $49,425 $40,970
Total Invoice $46,512 $37,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,524
Model Year20112006
ModelXC90X3
TrimV83.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8225hp I6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-17
Total Price$49,425$40,970
Adjustments for Features-1,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,870$40,970
Total Invoice$46,512$37,525
Adjustments for Features-1,4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,049$37,525

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112006
ModelXC90X3
TrimV83.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,050$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4630

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112006
ModelXC90X3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.1 in
Length188.9 in179.7 in
Width74.7 in73.0 in
Height70.2 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,826 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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