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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: $16,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,365

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $15,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelX3X3C30
TrimxDrive30iM40iT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $24,950
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $23,453
Convenience Tier 2,850    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700 1,200
Heated front seats 500 500  
Aluminum trim   0  
Climate Package     900
Platinum Package     2,400
Premier Plus Package     2,000
Xenon HID headlights     800
Cargo cover     250
Proximity key     450
Convenience Tier 2,620    
Navigation system 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 517
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565 1,128
Heated front seats 460 460  
Aluminum trim   0  
Climate Package     846
Platinum Package     2,256
Premier Plus Package     1,880
Xenon HID headlights     752
Cargo cover     235
Proximity key     423
Options (change) 7,450 4,600 8,550
Options (change) 6,855 4,235 8,037
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $50,895 $59,895 $34,375
Total Invoice $48,010 $56,410 $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: $8,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,608
Model Year201820182012
ModelX3X3C30
TrimxDrive30iM40iT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4355hp 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)225/60-18245/50-19205/50-17
Total Price$50,895$59,895$34,375
Adjustments for Features-8,520-9,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,375$50,225$34,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,850$0
Total Invoice$48,010$56,410$32,365
Adjustments for Features-8,037-9,1070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,973$47,303$32,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,330$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201820182012
ModelX3X3C30
TrimxDrive30iM40iT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr 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 liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
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 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$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 
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,070$12,220$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,520$9,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,037-9,1070

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20182012
ModelX3C30
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.8 in103.9 in
Length185.9 in167.4 in
Width74.4 in70.2 in
Height66.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,212 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 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 Legroom36.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested185082%
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 X3 M40i

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 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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