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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: $43,920

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $1,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,215

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $2,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelXC90XC90X3
Trim3.23.2 R-Design3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $36,800
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $33,670
Climate Package 800 800  
Platinum Package 3,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Premier Plus Package   400  
Premium Package     1,800
Xenon HID headlights     800
Deep-tinted rear windows     350
Heated front seats     500
Obstacle detection, rear     700
Navigation system     1,800
5-speed shiftable automatic     0
Climate Package 752 752  
Platinum Package 3,666    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 430
AWD 1,880 1,880  
Premier Plus Package   376  
Premium Package     1,640
Xenon HID headlights     730
Deep-tinted rear windows     320
Heated front seats     455
Obstacle detection, rear     635
Navigation system     1,640
5-speed shiftable automatic     0
Options (change) 7,250 3,750 6,425
Options (change) 6,815 3,525 5,850
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $46,525 $45,825 $43,920
Total Invoice $43,786 $43,128 $40,215

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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: $975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,037
Model Year201220122006
ModelXC90XC90X3
Trim3.23.2 R-Design3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6240hp I6225hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12160, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20235/55-17
Total Price$46,525$45,825$43,920
Adjustments for Features-1,630-3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,895$45,470$43,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$43,786$43,128$40,215
Adjustments for Features-1,534-3340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,252$42,794$40,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$542$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220122006
ModelXC90XC90X3
Trim3.23.2 R-Design3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Floor mats$75$75 
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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,225$6,950$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,534-3340

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122006
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 Weight4,744 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
Volvo XC90 3.2

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested92541%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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