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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: $37,840

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $12,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,696

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $11,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelC30C303-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design335i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $40,800
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $37,535
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595  
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 475
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Wood trim 150 150  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175  
Cruise control 185    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 350
Heated front seats 450 450 500
Satellite radio 395   595
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Compass 250 250  
Power-folding mirrors 250 250  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Premium Package     2,550
iPod integration     400
HD radio     500
Proximity key     500
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,275
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499  
Power front seats 846 846  
Special order charge 282 282  
Navigation system 2,073 2,073 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 430
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259    
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Wood trim 141 141  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165  
Cruise control 174    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 320
Heated front seats 423 423 455
Satellite radio 371   540
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Compass 235 235  
Power-folding mirrors 235 235  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Premium Package     2,320
iPod integration     365
HD radio     450
Proximity key     455
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,210
Options (change) 13,215 11,360 9,245
Options (change) 12,499 10,755 8,455
Destination 825 825 775
Total Price $37,840 $38,135 $50,820
Total Invoice $35,696 $35,973 $46,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,052
Model Year200920092007
ModelC30C303-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design335i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$37,840$38,135$50,820
Adjustments for Features00-1,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,840$38,135$49,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0
Total Invoice$35,696$35,973$46,765
Adjustments for Features00-1,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,696$35,973$45,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$277$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920092007
ModelC30C303-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design335i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Total Value of Features$1,900$1,900$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,105
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,017

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092007
ModelC303-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length167.4 in181.1 in
Width70.2 in70.2 in
Height57.0 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft311.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
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 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

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