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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: $34,125

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $10,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,130

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $9,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelC303-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335iM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,950 $35,600 $41,200 $56,500
Base Invoice $23,453 $32,750 $37,905 $52,160
Premier Plus Package 2,000      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Climate Package 900      
Platinum Package 2,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Proximity key 450 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200   1,450 950
Premium Package   3,350    
Navigation system   2,100 2,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Heated front seats   500 500  
iPod integration   400 400 400
HD radio   350 350 350
Aluminum trim   0 0 500
Technology Package       3,250
Cold Weather Package       750
Sunroof       0
Rear spoiler       0
Premier Plus Package 1,880      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Climate Package 846      
Platinum Package 2,256      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500 500 500
Proximity key 423 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128   1,320 865
Premium Package   3,050    
Navigation system   1,910 1,910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Heated front seats   455 455  
iPod integration   365 365 365
HD radio   315 315 315
Aluminum trim   0 0 455
Technology Package       2,960
Cold Weather Package       685
Sunroof       0
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 8,300 8,345 6,445 7,345
Options (change) 7,802 7,590 5,860 6,685
Destination 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,125 $44,770 $48,470 $65,970
Total Invoice $32,130 $41,165 $44,590 $60,970

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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: $9,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,858
Model Year2012200820082008
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?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$34,125$44,770$48,470$65,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,280-480-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,125$43,490$47,990$63,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$20,350
Total Invoice$32,130$41,165$44,590$60,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,177-442-1,969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,130$39,988$44,148$59,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,160$19,013

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012200820082008
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
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   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound$250 $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 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,650$2,930$2,130$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,280$480$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,177-442-1,969

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,212 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

Premier Plus 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested190093%
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%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested190067%
Total Not Requested95033%

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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested87552%
Total Not Requested80048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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