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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: $34,825

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $13,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC30
Trim330i330eM340iM3T5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900 $24,950
Luxury Design 0 0 0    
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750      
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500 700
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 950 1,200
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0  
Sunroof       0  
Climate Package         900
Platinum Package         2,400
Premier Plus Package         2,000
Proximity key         450
Xenon HID headlights         800
Luxury Design 0 0 0    
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610      
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 517
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460 658
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 875 1,128
Heated front seats 460 460 460    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0  
Sunroof       0  
Climate Package         846
Platinum Package         2,256
Premier Plus Package         1,880
Proximity key         423
Xenon HID headlights         752
Options (change) 6,450 6,450 4,700 2,000 9,000
Options (change) 5,935 5,935 4,325 1,840 8,460
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $48,695 $47,994 $60,395 $72,895 $34,825

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo C30 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,014
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,113
Model Year20212021202120212012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC30
Trim330i330eM340iM3T5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6227hp I5
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$48,695$47,994$60,395$72,895$34,825
Adjustments for Features-4,030-4,155-4,280-4,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,665$43,839$56,115$68,790$34,825
Cost Above Minimum$826$0$12,276$24,951$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20212021202120212012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC30
Trim330i330eM340iM3T5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$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
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0   
8 kWh battery pack $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $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$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$6,130$6,255$6,380$6,205$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,030$4,155$4,280$4,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-574-254-377-1600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20212012
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.3,212 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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Premier Plus 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested190093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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