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Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,207

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $16,538

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,219

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $16,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelC30C303-Series3-Series
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0328d330i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $43,415 $42,020
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,700 1,700
Special order charge 300 300    
Climate Package 412 412    
Power front seats 900 900    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Satellite radio 295      
Proximity key 450 450    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200 1,450 1,450
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 750 750
Blind spot warning system 695 695 500 500
Compass 100 100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150    
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Automatic air recirculation 200 200    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Trip computer 100 100    
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40    
Cruise control 185 185    
Rear spoiler 200      
Cargo cover 180 180    
Fog lights 295 295    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Wood trim 210 210    
Cargo area partition net 145 145    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550
Convenience Tier     850 850
Heated front seats     500 500
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,565 1,565
Special order charge 258 258    
Climate Package 354 354    
Power front seats 774 774    
Xenon HID headlights 602 602    
Satellite radio 254      
Proximity key 387 387    
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032 1,335 1,335
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344 690 690
Blind spot warning system 598 598 460 460
Compass 86 86    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Universal garage door opener 194 194    
Automatic air recirculation 172 172    
Automatic climate control, front 215 215    
Trip computer 86 86    
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34    
Cruise control 159 159    
Rear spoiler 172      
Cargo cover 155 155    
Fog lights 254 254    
Sunroof 1,032 1,032    
Wood trim 181 181    
Cargo area partition net 125 125    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 505 505
Convenience Tier     780 780
Heated front seats     460 460
Options (change) 11,512 11,017 6,300 6,300
Options (change) 9,901 9,475 5,795 5,795
Destination 745 745 995 995
Total Price $35,207 $37,462 $53,245 $51,745
Total Invoice $32,219 $34,378 $50,205 $48,810

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,383
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,842
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelC30C303-Series3-Series
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0328d330i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,207$37,462$53,245$51,745
Adjustments for Features0-250-7,055-7,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,207$37,212$46,190$44,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,005$1,600$0
Total Invoice$32,219$34,378$50,205$48,810
Adjustments for Features0-229-6,652-6,749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,219$34,149$43,553$42,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$1,492$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelC30C303-Series3-Series
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0328d330i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
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  
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  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,450$2,700$9,505$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$7,055$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-6,652-6,749

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082018
ModelC303-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length167.4 in182.0 in
Width70.2 in71.3 in
Height57.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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 recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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 recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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