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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: $33,945

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $15,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,962

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $14,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016
ModelC303-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,500 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $23,970 $39,920 $41,300
Platinum Package 5,000    
Climate Package 800    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,450 1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Premium Package   1,700 1,700
Heated front seats   500 500
Aluminum trim   0 0
Platinum Package 4,700    
Climate Package 752    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 1,320 1,320
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500 500
Navigation system   1,775 1,775
Premium Package   1,545 1,545
Heated front seats   455 455
Aluminum trim   0 0
Options (change) 7,550 6,150 6,150
Options (change) 7,097 5,595 5,595
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $33,945 $49,795 $51,295
Total Invoice $31,962 $46,510 $47,890

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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: $8,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,991
Model Year201320162016
ModelC303-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5240hp I4180hp I4 D
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$33,945$49,795$51,295
Adjustments for Features0-7,020-6,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,945$42,775$44,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$31,962$46,510$47,890
Adjustments for Features0-6,557-6,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,962$39,953$41,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,476

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320162016
ModelC303-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i328d
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
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
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 passenger-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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
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$9,870$9,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,020$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,557-6,461

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132016
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.3,621 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

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested347579%
Total Not Requested90021%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%

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