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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: $33,925

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $17,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,942

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $16,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
Model3-Series3-SeriesC30
Trim328d330iT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $24,700
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $23,218
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Convenience Tier 850 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Blind spot warning system 500 500 700
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,200
Heated front seats 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Climate Package     900
Multimedia Package     2,000
Preferred Package     1,800
Satellite radio     400
Xenon HID headlights     800
Navigation system 1,565 1,565  
Convenience Tier 780 780  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 517
Blind spot warning system 460 460 658
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,128
Heated front seats 460 460  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Climate Package     846
Multimedia Package     1,880
Preferred Package     1,692
Satellite radio     376
Xenon HID headlights     752
Options (change) 5,550 5,550 8,350
Options (change) 5,105 5,105 7,849
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $52,495 $50,995 $33,925
Total Invoice $49,515 $48,120 $31,942

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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: $9,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,294
Model Year201820182011
Model3-Series3-SeriesC30
Trim328d330iT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$52,495$50,995$33,925
Adjustments for Features-7,195-7,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,300$43,700$33,925
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0
Total Invoice$49,515$48,120$31,942
Adjustments for Features-6,787-6,8840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,728$41,236$31,942
Cost Above Minimum$1,492$0$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201820182011
Model3-Series3-SeriesC30
Trim328d330iT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $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 (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $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 rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,045$10,145$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,195$7,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,787-6,8840

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20182011
Model3-SeriesC30
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length182.0 in167.4 in
Width71.3 in70.2 in
Height56.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,663 lb.3,201 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 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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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