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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: $32,350

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $14,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,460

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $12,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelC30C303-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $38,700 $45,100 $52,100 $60,100
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $35,785 $41,670 $48,110 $55,470
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950        
Climate Package 900 900        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550
Sunroof 1,000 1,000       0
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200   1,450 1,450  
Premium Package     3,600     4,350
Aluminum trim     0 0    
Heated front seats     500 500    
Proximity key     500 500 500  
Cold Weather Package         750 750
Rear spoiler           0
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833        
Climate Package 846 846        
Navigation system 1,692 1,692 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500 500 500 500
Sunroof 940 940       0
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188   1,320 1,320  
Premium Package     3,275     3,960
Aluminum trim     0 0    
Heated front seats     455 455    
Proximity key     455 455 455  
Cold Weather Package         685 685
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 7,400 6,400 7,300 5,150 5,400 5,650
Options (change) 6,956 6,016 6,640 4,685 4,915 5,145
Destination 850 850 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,350 $33,550 $46,895 $51,145 $58,395 $67,945
Total Invoice $30,460 $31,588 $43,320 $47,250 $53,920 $62,810

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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: $12,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,248
Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelC30C303-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$32,350$33,550$46,895$51,145$58,395$67,945
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,745-995-1,345-3,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,350$33,350$45,150$50,150$57,050$64,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$5,000$11,900$19,600
Total Invoice$30,460$31,588$43,320$47,250$53,920$62,810
Adjustments for Features0-188-1,612-919-1,242-2,954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,460$31,400$41,708$46,331$52,678$59,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0$4,623$10,970$18,148

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelC30C303-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
Universal garage door opener  $100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100$100$100
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Second-row low console  $100$100$100$100
Ski sack    $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Body kit (gray/black)$0     
Rear spoiler $200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass  $0  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$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    
Metal pedals    $75 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,125$1,325$2,870$2,120$2,470$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,745$995$1,345$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-1,612-919-1,242-2,954

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102012
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

Preferred Package
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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested187593%
Total Not Requested1507%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested75022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335is

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested232572%
Total Not Requested89028%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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