Volvo XC60 vs BMW X5 hybrid

[Anonymous]

would love to hear your experience with either option. The Volvo is slightly cheaper but I don't know how much BMW will negotiate.

Also, I'm thinking of leasing b/c of how quickly technology is changing for plug in hybrids. Id love thoughts/opinions on that plan as well.

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Love my XC60. Did not look at BMW but used to have Acuras. We buy bc leasing doesn’t make sense for us.

[Anonymous]

Just bought our second XC60 (it's our third Volvo). Drives like a dream, very tall family members have plenty of room, and these cars are known for safety. Very happy.

Cannot comment on BMWs.

I would never lease but if you are wanting the latest bells and whistles, then yes, I agree that two or three years from now you could get something shinier.

I am curious how much you are willing to pay each month for the car.

[Anonymous]

Aren’t these different classes? I’d think the xc 90 would be the same size as the x5.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Aren’t these different classes? I’d think the xc 90 would be the same size as the x5.

This, X5 is $15k+ more than the XC60.

[Anonymous]

i have had both a volvo and bmw, i still have the volvo going on 17 years, the bmw was a problem after 2 years and continued to be a problem until i got rid of it.

[Anonymous]

volvo is superior to bmw, we only buy BMWs and teslas after buying BMWs and german cars for decades.

[Anonymous]

Check out bmw x3m40i

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:volvo is superior to bmw, we only buy BMWs and teslas after buying BMWs and german cars for decades.

Huh? Volvos are better but you only buy bmws?

[Anonymous]

My mom has an X5 and I have an XC60 (2023). The X5 drives like a truck, it's huge. My car is really fun to drive. It has Google integrated so I can say "Hey google take me home" and the google maps appears. I don't have to use Apple Play to include traffic.

This is our 2nd Volvo and we had zero issues with the first. FWIW, we leased for $783, $57k MSRP, zero down, in MD, where leasing is more expensive because of taxes.

[Anonymous]

As others have pointed out, these are very different vehicles it's surprising you are cross shopping them. The X5 is a much larger SUV and will cost you at least $20k more than the Volvo after adding options. Demand is high for hybrids and BMW will not negotiate (doubt Volvo will either). The interiors don't compare - the BMW if optioned correctly is comfortable and luxurious. The Volvo looks nice but I felt the seats were stiff and the interior elegant but sparse in a Scandinavian way. If you live in the burbs and have a spacious garage and never have to parallel park I'd go with the BMW, but if you're in the city the Volvo will be easier to maneuver.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As others have pointed out, these are very different vehicles it's surprising you are cross shopping them. The X5 is a much larger SUV and will cost you at least $20k more than the Volvo after adding options. Demand is high for hybrids and BMW will not negotiate (doubt Volvo will either). The interiors don't compare - the BMW if optioned correctly is comfortable and luxurious. The Volvo looks nice but I felt the seats were stiff and the interior elegant but sparse in a Scandinavian way. If you live in the burbs and have a spacious garage and never have to parallel park I'd go with the BMW, but if you're in the city the Volvo will be easier to maneuver.

+1 BMW interior is very elegant and great seats! Seats are very important and being comfortable. I prefer the BMW X5 (if you have space in garage).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Check out bmw x3m40i

This might be as expensive as the bmw x5 - is it worth it - as it is much smaller.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As others have pointed out, these are very different vehicles it's surprising you are cross shopping them. The X5 is a much larger SUV and will cost you at least $20k more than the Volvo after adding options. Demand is high for hybrids and BMW will not negotiate (doubt Volvo will either). The interiors don't compare - the BMW if optioned correctly is comfortable and luxurious. The Volvo looks nice but I felt the seats were stiff and the interior elegant but sparse in a Scandinavian way. If you live in the burbs and have a spacious garage and never have to parallel park I'd go with the BMW, but if you're in the city the Volvo will be easier to maneuver.

Yes. +1
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