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BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,350

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $12,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,460

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $11,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC30C30
Trim328i335iM3T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,500 $42,200 $57,850 $24,100 $26,300
Base Invoice $33,760 $39,005 $53,400 $22,654 $24,722
Premium Package 3,350        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100   1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 550 550
iPod integration 400 400 400    
HD radio 350 350 350    
Heated front seats 500 500      
Aluminum trim 0 0 500    
Proximity key 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 950 1,200 200
Cold Weather Package     750    
Technology Package     3,250    
Sunroof     0 1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler     0    
Climate Package       900 900
Preferred Package       1,950 1,950
Premium Package 3,050        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910   1,692 1,692
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 517 517
iPod integration 365 365 365    
HD radio 315 315 315    
Heated front seats 455 455      
Aluminum trim 0 0 455    
Proximity key 455 455      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 865 1,128 188
Cold Weather Package     685    
Technology Package     2,960    
Sunroof     0 940 940
Rear spoiler     0    
Climate Package       846 846
Preferred Package       1,833 1,833
Options (change) 7,675 5,775 6,675 7,400 6,400
Options (change) 6,980 5,250 6,075 6,956 6,016
Destination 825 825 825 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $45,000 $48,800 $66,650 $32,350 $33,550
Total Invoice $41,565 $45,080 $61,600 $30,460 $31,588

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,632
Model Year20092009200920102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC30C30
Trim328i335iM3T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$45,000$48,800$66,650$32,350$33,550
Adjustments for Features-1,595-545-2,4450-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,405$48,255$64,205$32,350$33,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$20,800$0$1,000
Total Invoice$41,565$45,080$61,600$30,460$31,588
Adjustments for Features-1,473-503-2,2600-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,092$44,577$59,340$30,460$31,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,485$19,248$0$940

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20092009200920102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC30C30
Trim328i335iM3T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Ski sack  $50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Body kit (gray/black)   $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  $100$100
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Floor mats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,770$1,720$3,620$1,175$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,595$545$2,445$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,473-503-2,2600-188

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20092010
Model3-SeriesC30
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in103.9 in
Length181.1 in167.4 in
Width70.2 in70.2 in
Height54.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.1 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.120.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested95033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested87552%
Total Not Requested81548%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested187593%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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