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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: $35,075

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $15,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,023

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $15,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelC303-Series3-Series
TrimT5328d330i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,950 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $23,453 $43,415 $42,020
Premier Plus Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900    
Blind spot warning system 700 500 500
Platinum Package 2,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Cargo cover 250    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,450 1,450
Proximity key 450    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   850 850
Heated front seats   500 500
Aluminum trim   0 0
Premier Plus Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846    
Blind spot warning system 658 460 460
Platinum Package 2,256    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 505 505
Cargo cover 235    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 1,335 1,335
Proximity key 423    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   780 780
Heated front seats   460 460
Aluminum trim   0 0
Options (change) 9,250 5,550 5,550
Options (change) 8,695 5,105 5,105
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $35,075 $52,495 $50,995
Total Invoice $33,023 $49,515 $48,120

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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: $8,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,473
Model Year201220182018
ModelC303-Series3-Series
TrimT5328d330i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,075$52,495$50,995
Adjustments for Features0-6,920-7,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,075$45,575$43,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$33,023$49,515$48,120
Adjustments for Features0-6,527-6,624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,023$42,988$41,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,492$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220182018
ModelC303-Series3-Series
TrimT5328d330i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,850$9,770$9,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,920$7,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,527-6,624

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122018
ModelC303-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length167.4 in182.0 in
Width70.2 in71.3 in
Height57.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,212 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft353.0 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 washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

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