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BMW X3 vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,990

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $11,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,881

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $9,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelX3X3C30C30
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $22,372 $24,393
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,205 2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 525 525
Cargo area partition net 180 180 145 145
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 400 400
Heated front seats 500 500 450 450
Heated steering wheel 190 190    
Proximity key 500 500 450 450
Xenon HID headlights 900   700 700
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Special order charge     300 300
Power front seats     900 900
Leather seating surfaces     1,200 200
Satellite radio     395  
Cruise control     185  
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Bluetooth cell phone link     295 295
Fog lights     295  
Automatic climate control, front     250 250
Power-folding mirrors     250 250
Universal garage door opener     225 225
Automatic air recirculation     200 200
Cargo cover     180 180
Center armrest(s), second row     40 40
Rain-sensing wipers     175 175
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     150 150
Wood trim     150 150
Trip computer     100 100
Premium Package 3,140 3,140    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 2,073 2,073
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 494 494
Cargo area partition net 165 165 136 136
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 376 376
Heated front seats 455 455 423 423
Heated steering wheel 175 175    
Proximity key 455 455 423 423
Xenon HID headlights 820   658 658
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Special order charge     282 282
Power front seats     846 846
Leather seating surfaces     1,128 188
Satellite radio     371  
Cruise control     174  
Sunroof     1,128 1,128
Bluetooth cell phone link     277 277
Fog lights     277  
Automatic climate control, front     235 235
Power-folding mirrors     235 235
Universal garage door opener     212 212
Automatic air recirculation     188 188
Cargo cover     169 169
Center armrest(s), second row     38 38
Rain-sensing wipers     165 165
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     141 141
Wood trim     141 141
Trip computer     94 94
Options (change) 9,520 8,620 11,365 9,490
Options (change) 8,670 7,850 10,684 8,922
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $47,145 $50,545 $35,990 $36,265
Total Invoice $43,555 $46,690 $33,881 $34,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,574
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelX3X3C30C30
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6300hp I6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$47,145$50,545$35,990$36,265
Adjustments for Features-5,520-5,52000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,625$45,025$35,990$36,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$0$275
Total Invoice$43,555$46,690$33,881$34,140
Adjustments for Features-5,100-5,09900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,455$41,591$33,881$34,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,136$0$259

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelX3X3C30C30
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
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  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75$75
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,370$7,370$1,850$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,520$5,520$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,100-5,09900

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20112009
ModelX3C30
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length183.0 in167.4 in
Width74.1 in70.2 in
Height65.4 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested150046%
Total Not Requested179054%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested120040%
Total Not Requested179060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

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%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

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%

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