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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: $11,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,460

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $10,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC30C30
Trim328i335i335isM3T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,650 $44,100 $51,100 $58,900 $24,100 $26,300
Base Invoice $34,840 $40,770 $47,210 $54,390 $22,654 $24,722
Premium Package 1,950     2,500    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100   1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats 500 500        
Aluminum trim 0 0        
Proximity key 500 500 500      
iPod integration   400 400      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450   1,200 200
Cold Weather Package     750 750    
Convenience Package       2,900    
Sunroof       0 1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler       0    
Climate Package         900 900
Preferred Package         1,950 1,950
Premium Package 1,775     2,275    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910   1,692 1,692
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 517 517
Heated front seats 455 455        
Aluminum trim 0 0        
Proximity key 455 455 455      
iPod integration   365 365      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320   1,128 188
Cold Weather Package     685 685    
Convenience Package       2,640    
Sunroof       0 940 940
Rear spoiler       0    
Climate Package         846 846
Preferred Package         1,833 1,833
Options (change) 5,600 5,500 5,750 6,700 7,400 6,400
Options (change) 5,095 5,005 5,235 6,100 6,956 6,016
Destination 875 875 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $44,125 $50,475 $57,725 $67,775 $32,350 $33,550
Total Invoice $40,810 $46,650 $53,320 $62,665 $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: $9,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,019
Model Year201120112011201120102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC30C30
Trim328i335i335isM3T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6414hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$44,125$50,475$57,725$67,775$32,350$33,550
Adjustments for Features-2,520-495-695-2,8450-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,605$49,980$57,030$64,930$32,350$33,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,375$15,425$23,325$0$1,000
Total Invoice$40,810$46,650$53,320$62,665$30,460$31,588
Adjustments for Features-2,331-457-642-2,6300-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,479$46,193$52,678$60,035$30,460$31,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,714$14,199$21,556$0$940

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201120112011201120102010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC30C30
Trim328i335i335isM3T5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150 $150$150$150
-speed   $0   
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  $25  
Universal garage door opener$100  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100$100  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack  $50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Body kit (gray/black)    $0 
Rear spoiler   $200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  $100$100$100
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  $200  
USB port    $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  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Compass$0  $0  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$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$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals  $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,820$1,795$1,995$4,145$1,300$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$495$695$2,845$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,331-457-642-2,6300-188

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20112010
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 Weight3,363 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
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
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 Requested190066%
Total Not Requested97534%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested155073%
Total Not Requested57527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested97568%
Total Not Requested46532%

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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