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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: $36,090

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $33,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,975

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $30,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelC30C303-Series
TrimT5T5 R-DesignM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $60,100
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $55,470
Climate Package 675 675  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Special order charge 300 300  
Power front seats 900 900  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995    
Satellite radio 395    
Power-folding mirrors 250 250  
Compass 250 250  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 0
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Proximity key 450 450  
Cruise control 185    
Trip computer 100 100  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Wood trim 150 150 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 550
Premium Package     4,350
Cold Weather Package     750
245/35ZR19     1,250
Rear spoiler     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Climate Package 634 634  
Navigation system 2,073 2,073  
Special order charge 282 282  
Power front seats 846 846  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 935    
Satellite radio 371    
Power-folding mirrors 235 235  
Compass 235 235  
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128 0
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Proximity key 423 423  
Cruise control 174    
Trip computer 94 94  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Automatic air recirculation 188 188  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259    
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Wood trim 141 141 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 500
Premium Package     3,960
Cold Weather Package     685
245/35ZR19     1,140
Rear spoiler     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 12,165 9,315 7,250
Options (change) 11,436 8,757 6,605
Destination 825 825 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,790 $36,090 $69,545
Total Invoice $34,633 $33,975 $64,270

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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: $30,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,943
Model Year200920092012
ModelC30C303-Series
TrimT5T5 R-DesignM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/35-19
Total Price$36,790$36,090$69,545
Adjustments for Features-3750-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,415$36,090$67,000
Cost Above Minimum$325$0$0
Total Invoice$34,633$33,975$64,270
Adjustments for Features-3530-2,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,280$33,975$61,918
Cost Above Minimum$305$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920092012
ModelC30C303-Series
TrimT5T5 R-DesignM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console  $100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
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 
Fog lights $125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,000$1,625$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments-3530-2,352

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,202 lb.3,363 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

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 M3

245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested262582%
Total Not Requested59018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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