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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: $16,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,460

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $14,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420102010
Model3-Series3-SeriesC30C30
Trim328i328dT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $41,450 $42,950 $24,100 $26,300
Base Invoice $38,315 $39,695 $22,654 $24,722
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,800 1,800
Steering-linked headlights 900 900    
Premium Package 2,200 2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats 500 500    
Climate Package     900 900
Preferred Package     1,950 1,950
Sunroof     1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces     1,200 200
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,692 1,692
Steering-linked headlights 820 820    
Premium Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 517 517
Heated front seats 455 455    
Climate Package     846 846
Preferred Package     1,833 1,833
Sunroof     940 940
Leather seating surfaces     1,128 188
Options (change) 6,300 6,300 7,400 6,400
Options (change) 5,730 5,730 6,956 6,016
Destination 925 925 850 850
Total Price $48,675 $50,175 $32,350 $33,550
Total Invoice $44,970 $46,350 $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: $9,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,932
Model Year2014201420102010
Model3-Series3-SeriesC30C30
Trim328i328dT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$48,675$50,175$32,350$33,550
Adjustments for Features-7,120-7,0200-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,555$43,155$32,350$33,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$1,000
Total Invoice$44,970$46,350$30,460$31,588
Adjustments for Features-6,578-6,4850-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,392$39,865$30,460$31,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,473$0$940

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2014201420102010
Model3-Series3-SeriesC30C30
Trim328i328dT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app$25$25  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$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  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,945$8,845$1,825$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,120$7,020$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,578-6,4850-188

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20142010
Model3-SeriesC30
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length182.1 in167.4 in
Width71.3 in70.2 in
Height56.5 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,546 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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 washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%

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 washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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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