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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: $34,682

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $14,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesC30C30
Trim330iM340iVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $40,750 $54,000 $22,950 $25,700
Luxury Design 0 0    
Convenience Tier 1,750      
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 2,205 2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 400 400
Blind spot warning system 500 500 695 695
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,200 1,200
Heated front seats 500 500    
Special order charge     300 300
Power front seats     900 900
Climate Package     412 412
Satellite radio     295  
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Xenon HID headlights     700 700
Proximity key     450 450
Fog lights     295 295
Automatic climate control, front     250 250
Universal garage door opener     225 225
Wood trim     210 210
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
Luxury Design 0 0    
Convenience Tier 1,610      
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,896 1,896
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 408 408
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 344 344
Blind spot warning system 460 460 598 598
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,032 1,032
Heated front seats 460 460    
Special order charge     258 258
Power front seats     774 774
Climate Package     354 354
Satellite radio     254  
Sunroof     1,032 1,032
Xenon HID headlights     602 602
Proximity key     387 387
Fog lights     254 254
Automatic climate control, front     215 215
Universal garage door opener     194 194
Wood trim     181 181
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) 7,200 5,450 10,987 10,692
Options (change) 6,625 5,015 9,449 9,195
Destination 995 995 745 745
Total Price $48,945 $60,445 $34,682 $37,137

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,858
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,220
Model Year2020202020082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesC30C30
Trim330iM340iVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine255hp I4382hp I6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$48,945$60,445$34,682$37,137
Adjustments for Features-4,405-4,6550-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,540$55,790$34,682$36,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$0$2,005

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2020202020082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesC30C30
Trim330iM340iVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$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  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
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
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,105$6,355$1,700$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,405$4,655$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-686-4630-413

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20202008
Model3-SeriesC30
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length185.7 in167.4 in
Width71.9 in70.2 in
Height56.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.920.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
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 washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
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 washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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