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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: $44,525

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $3,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,906

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $2,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015201520152015
ModelXC90XC90X3X3X3X3
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $36,100 $37,940 $39,320 $42,540
Platinum Package 3,900 3,100        
Climate Package 800 800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550
Driver Assistance Package     950 950 950 950
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Steering-linked headlights     900 900 900  
Premium Package     3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Platinum Package 3,666 2,914        
Climate Package 752 752        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500 500 500 500
Driver Assistance Package     865 865 865 865
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Steering-linked headlights     820 820 820  
Premium Package     2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Options (change) 5,250 4,450 8,250 8,250 8,250 6,350
Options (change) 4,935 4,183 7,505 7,505 7,505 5,775
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $44,525 $46,525 $47,745 $49,745 $51,245 $52,845
Total Invoice $41,906 $43,786 $44,600 $46,440 $47,820 $49,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,612
Model Year201220122015201520152015
ModelXC90XC90X3X3X3X3
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6240hp I6240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$44,525$46,525$47,745$49,745$51,245$52,845
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,360-3,310-3,310-3,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,325$46,525$46,385$46,435$47,935$49,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$0$50$1,550$3,150
Total Invoice$41,906$43,786$44,600$46,440$47,820$49,310
Adjustments for Features-1880-1,270-3,090-3,089-3,089
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,718$43,786$43,330$43,350$44,731$46,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$20$1,401$2,891

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220122015201520152015
ModelXC90XC90X3X3X3X3
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Cargo organizer$100$100    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25    
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$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    
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$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Total Value of Features$5,850$5,650$7,010$8,960$8,960$8,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,360$3,310$3,310$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments-1880-1,270-3,090-3,089-3,089

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122015
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 Weight4,545 lb.4,031 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 3.2

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested210070%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested210070%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested210070%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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