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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: $34,865

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $9,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,823

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $8,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelC30C303-Series3-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design330CiM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $37,600 $48,900
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $34,395 $44,680
Climate Package 675 675    
Power front seats 900 900   995
Special order charge 300 300    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995      
Xenon HID headlights 700 700   700
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,800 1,800
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 350 350
Fog lights 295      
Cruise control 185      
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Trip computer 100 100    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40    
Wood trim 150 150    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200   1,050
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 475 475
Cold Weather Package     750 750
Premium Package     2,200  
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Adjustable seats       500
Rear spoiler       0
Climate Package 634 634    
Power front seats 846 846   905
Special order charge 282 282    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 935      
Xenon HID headlights 658 658   635
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141    
Navigation system 2,073 2,073 1,640 1,640
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 320 320
Fog lights 277      
Cruise control 174      
Automatic climate control, front 235 235    
Trip computer 94 94    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259      
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38    
Wood trim 141 141    
Sunroof 1,128 1,128   955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 430 430
Cold Weather Package     685 685
Premium Package     2,000  
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Adjustable seats       455
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 10,840 8,090 6,375 6,620
Options (change) 10,190 7,605 5,805 6,025
Destination 825 825 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $35,465 $34,865 $44,670 $57,215
Total Invoice $33,387 $32,823 $40,895 $52,400

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,210
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelC30C303-Series3-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design330CiM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5225hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,465$34,865$44,670$57,215
Adjustments for Features0-200-55-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$34,665$44,615$56,990
Cost Above Minimum$800$0$0$12,375
Total Invoice$33,387$32,823$40,895$52,400
Adjustments for Features0-188-50-206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,387$32,635$40,845$52,194
Cost Above Minimum$752$0$0$11,349

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelC30C303-Series3-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design330CiM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio $200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Floor mats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Polished alloy wheels$350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,400$2,600$2,455$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$55$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-50-206

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092006
ModelC303-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in107.3 in
Length167.4 in176.7 in
Width70.2 in69.2 in
Height57.0 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft39.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
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
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Adjustable seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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