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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: $33,225

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $11,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,284

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $10,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC30
Trim328i335iM3T5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,500 $42,200 $57,850 $24,700
Base Invoice $33,760 $39,005 $53,400 $23,218
Premium Package 3,350      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 550
HD radio 350 350 350  
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Heated front seats 500 500    
Aluminum trim 0 0 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 950 1,200
Cold Weather Package     750  
Sunroof     0  
Rear spoiler     0  
Climate Package       900
Multimedia Package       2,000
Preferred Package       1,800
Xenon HID headlights       800
Satellite radio       400
Premium Package 3,050      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 517
HD radio 315 315 315  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Heated front seats 455 455    
Aluminum trim 0 0 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 865 1,128
Cold Weather Package     685  
Sunroof     0  
Rear spoiler     0  
Climate Package       846
Multimedia Package       1,880
Preferred Package       1,692
Xenon HID headlights       752
Satellite radio       376
Options (change) 7,770 5,870 6,120 7,650
Options (change) 7,065 5,335 5,565 7,191
Destination 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $45,095 $48,895 $66,095 $33,225
Total Invoice $41,650 $45,165 $61,090 $31,284

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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: $10,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,216
Model Year2009200920092011
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC30
Trim328i335iM3T5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$45,095$48,895$66,095$33,225
Adjustments for Features-1,245-195-1,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,850$48,700$64,700$33,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$20,850$0
Total Invoice$41,650$45,165$61,090$31,284
Adjustments for Features-1,150-180-1,2890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,500$44,985$59,801$31,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,485$19,301$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2009200920092011
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC30
Trim328i335iM3T5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $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
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
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  $100
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port   $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
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,870$1,820$3,020$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$195$1,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,150-180-1,2890

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20092011
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.3,201 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%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested202593%
Total Not Requested1507%

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