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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: $49,425

Volvo XC90 V8   
Difference: $870

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,512

Volvo XC90 V8   
Difference: $493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelXC90X3
TrimV8xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $46,800
Base Invoice $45,120 $43,735
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500
Heated front seats   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Options (change) 550 2,500
Options (change) 517 2,275
Destination 875 995
Total Price $49,425 $50,295
Total Invoice $46,512 $47,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $577
Model Year20112016
ModelXC90X3
TrimV8xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/50-18
Total Price$49,425$50,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,425$49,150
Total Invoice$46,512$47,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,512$45,935

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112016
ModelXC90X3
TrimV8xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
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 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,375$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,070

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112016
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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