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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: $32,825

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $7,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,908

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $5,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200620062006
ModelC303-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,700 $32,300 $37,600 $48,900
Base Invoice $23,218 $29,575 $34,395 $44,680
Preferred Package 1,800      
Climate Package 900      
Xenon HID headlights 800     700
Multimedia Package 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,450    
Premium Package   2,000 2,200  
Steering-linked headlights   800 800  
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750
Navigation system   1,800 1,800 1,800
Aluminum trim   0 0  
Power front seats       995
Adjustable seats       500
Sunroof       1,050
Rear spoiler       0
Preferred Package 1,692      
Climate Package 846      
Xenon HID headlights 752     635
Multimedia Package 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 430 430 430
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 1,320    
Premium Package   1,820 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights   730 730  
Cold Weather Package   685 685 685
Navigation system   1,640 1,640 1,640
Aluminum trim   0 0  
Power front seats       905
Adjustable seats       455
Sunroof       955
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 7,250 7,275 6,025 6,270
Options (change) 6,815 6,625 5,485 5,705
Destination 875 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $32,825 $40,270 $44,320 $56,865
Total Invoice $30,908 $36,895 $40,575 $52,080

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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: $7,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,076
Model Year2011200620062006
ModelC303-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionM6M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10?, 10?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,825$40,270$44,320$56,865
Adjustments for Features-950-150-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,730$40,270$44,170$56,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,900$16,075
Total Invoice$30,908$36,895$40,575$52,080
Adjustments for Features-890-137-476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,819$36,895$40,438$51,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,543$14,709

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2011200620062006
ModelC303-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manual $0  
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$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   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog light, rear$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,300$2,205$2,355$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$0$150$520
Value of Feature Adjustments-890-137-476

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112006
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 Weight3,201 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested202593%
Total Not Requested1507%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
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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