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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: $33,225

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $12,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,284

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $10,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201020102010
ModelC303-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335iM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,700 $36,200 $42,650 $58,400
Base Invoice $23,218 $33,485 $39,420 $53,910
Preferred Package 1,800      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Climate Package 900      
Multimedia Package 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,200   1,450 950
Satellite radio 400      
Premium Package   4,100    
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Heated front seats   500 500  
iPod integration   400 400 400
HD radio   350 350 350
Aluminum trim   0 0 500
Cold Weather Package       750
Sunroof       0
Rear spoiler       0
Preferred Package 1,692      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Climate Package 846      
Multimedia Package 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,128   1,320 865
Satellite radio 376      
Premium Package   3,730    
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Heated front seats   455 455  
iPod integration   365 365 365
HD radio   315 315 315
Aluminum trim   0 0 455
Cold Weather Package       685
Sunroof       0
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 7,650 8,350 5,700 5,950
Options (change) 7,191 7,595 5,185 5,415
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,225 $45,425 $49,225 $66,525
Total Invoice $31,284 $41,955 $45,480 $61,500

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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: $11,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,567
Model Year2011201020102010
ModelC303-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335iM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$33,225$45,425$49,225$66,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,195-145-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,225$44,230$49,080$65,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,850$21,075
Total Invoice$31,284$41,955$45,480$61,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,104-134-1,128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,284$40,851$45,346$60,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,495$19,521

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2011201020102010
ModelC303-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335iM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0  
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,750$2,945$1,895$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,195$145$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,104-134-1,128

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112010
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.3,352 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?
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 recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
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
Total Requested280075%
Total Not Requested95025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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