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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: $57,095

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $3,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,650

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $3,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelXC90XC90X3
TrimT6 MomentumT6 InscriptionxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,250 $57,350 $42,700
Base Invoice $49,115 $53,909 $39,465
Momentum Plus Package 1,050    
Climate Package 1,050 1,050  
Vision Package 1,950 1,950  
Contour Seats 1,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 550
Head-up display (HUD) 900 900 1,300
Heated second row seats     450
Cold Weather Package     700
Premium Package     3,450
M Sport Package     3,000
Technology Package     3,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Auto-dimming headlights     250
App support     250
Momentum Plus Package 987    
Climate Package 987 987  
Vision Package 1,833 1,833  
Contour Seats 1,316    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 500
Head-up display (HUD) 846 846 1,185
Heated second row seats     410
Cold Weather Package     635
Premium Package     3,140
M Sport Package     2,730
Technology Package     2,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Auto-dimming headlights     230
App support     230
Options (change) 6,945 4,495 13,500
Options (change) 6,528 4,225 12,290
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $60,190 $62,840 $57,095
Total Invoice $56,638 $59,129 $52,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $769
Model Year201720172012
ModelXC90XC90X3
TrimT6 MomentumT6 InscriptionxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine316hp I4316hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19275/45-20245/45-19
Total Price$60,190$62,840$57,095
Adjustments for Features-5,055-5,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,135$57,320$57,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,185$0
Total Invoice$56,638$59,129$52,650
Adjustments for Features-4,757-5,1940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,881$53,935$52,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,054$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Model Year201720172012
ModelXC90XC90X3
TrimT6 MomentumT6 InscriptionxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Cyclist detection$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Road sign information$75$75 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$11,025$11,490$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,055$5,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,757-5,1940

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172012
ModelXC90X3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.5 in110.6 in
Length194.8 in183.0 in
Width79.1 in74.1 in
Height69.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,589 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum

Momentum Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Android Auto support100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Electrically heated windshield250No
Total Requested31556%
Total Not Requested25044%
Vision Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Spotter mirror(s)50No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested52551%
Total Not Requested50049%
Contour Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Electrically heated windshield250No
Total Requested31556%
Total Not Requested25044%
Vision Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Spotter mirror(s)50No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested52551%
Total Not Requested50049%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested234093%
Total Not Requested1757%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested175091%
Total Not Requested1659%

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