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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: $34,375

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $12,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,365

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $10,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelX3X3C30
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $24,950
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $23,453
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Xenon HID headlights 900   800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Proximity key 500 500 450
Heated front seats 500 500  
Aluminum trim 0    
Premium Package 3,450    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,200
Climate Package     900
Platinum Package     2,400
Premier Plus Package     2,000
Cargo cover     250
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Xenon HID headlights 820   752
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 517
Proximity key 455 455 423
Heated front seats 455 455  
Aluminum trim 0    
Premium Package 3,140    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,128
Climate Package     846
Platinum Package     2,256
Premier Plus Package     1,880
Cargo cover     235
Options (change) 8,400 5,500 8,550
Options (change) 7,645 5,005 8,037
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $46,395 $49,095 $34,375
Total Invoice $42,850 $45,365 $32,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,410
Model Year201220122012
ModelX3X3C30
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6300hp I6227hp I5
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$46,395$49,095$34,375
Adjustments for Features-5,495-4,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,900$44,265$34,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,365$0
Total Invoice$42,850$45,365$32,365
Adjustments for Features-5,075-4,4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,775$40,902$32,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,127$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201220122012
ModelX3X3C30
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat$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 (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
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  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Wood trim $300 
Total Value of Features$7,670$7,005$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,495$4,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,075-4,4630

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122012
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.3,212 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested65064%
Total Not Requested36536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90027%
Total Not Requested239073%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested65064%
Total Not Requested36536%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
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%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%
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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