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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: $35,412

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $34,133

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,395

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $31,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
Model3-SeriesC30C30
TrimM3Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $60,100 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $55,470 $21,573 $24,158
Premium Package 4,350    
Cold Weather Package 750    
245/35ZR19 1,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475 475
Wood trim 0 210 210
Sunroof 0 1,200 1,200
Rear spoiler 0 200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Navigation system   2,205 2,205
Special order charge   300 300
Power front seats   900 900
Climate Package   412 412
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   995 25
Satellite radio   295  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   275  
Leather seating surfaces   1,200 1,200
Xenon HID headlights   700 700
Proximity key   450 450
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Automatic climate control, front   250 250
Power-folding mirrors   250 250
Universal garage door opener   225 225
Automatic air recirculation   200 200
Cruise control   185 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   150 150
Trip computer   100 100
Compass   100 100
Center armrest(s), second row   40 40
Premium Package 3,960    
Cold Weather Package 685    
245/35ZR19 1,140    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 408 408
Wood trim 0 181 181
Sunroof 0 1,032 1,032
Rear spoiler 0 172  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Navigation system   1,896 1,896
Special order charge   258 258
Power front seats   774 774
Climate Package   354 354
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   856 22
Satellite radio   254  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   237  
Leather seating surfaces   1,032 1,032
Xenon HID headlights   602 602
Proximity key   387 387
Obstacle detection, rear   344 344
Automatic climate control, front   215 215
Power-folding mirrors   215 215
Universal garage door opener   194 194
Automatic air recirculation   172 172
Cruise control   159 159
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Trip computer   86 86
Compass   86 86
Center armrest(s), second row   34 34
Options (change) 7,250 11,717 9,977
Options (change) 6,605 10,077 8,580
Destination 895 745 745
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $69,545 $35,412 $36,422
Total Invoice $64,270 $32,395 $33,483

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,788
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,708
Model Year201220082008
Model3-SeriesC30C30
TrimM3Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine414hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$69,545$35,412$36,422
Adjustments for Features-2,3450-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,200$35,412$36,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$760
Total Invoice$64,270$32,395$33,483
Adjustments for Features-2,1670-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,103$32,395$33,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$858

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201220082008
Model3-SeriesC30C30
TrimM3Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console$100  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,320$1,975$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,345$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1670-230

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122008
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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested262582%
Total Not Requested59018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Chrome-plated alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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