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Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,267

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $12,258

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,445

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $11,275

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Model Year200820082009
ModelC30C30X3
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0xDrive30i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $39,400
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $36,250
Climate Package 412 412  
Special order charge 300 300  
Power front seats 900 900  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Cruise control 185 185  
Trip computer 100 100  
Fog lights 295 295  
Wood trim 210 210  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Rear spoiler 200    
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Cargo area partition net 145 145 150
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 700
Xenon HID headlights 700 700 800
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,800
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Compass 100 100  
Power-folding mirrors 250 250  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Premium Package     2,800
Heated front seats     500
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Climate Package 354 354  
Special order charge 258 258  
Power front seats 774 774  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 500
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Cruise control 159 159  
Trip computer 86 86  
Fog lights 254 254  
Wood trim 181 181  
Cargo cover 155 155  
Rear spoiler 172    
Automatic air recirculation 172 172  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Cargo area partition net 125 125 135
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344 635
Xenon HID headlights 602 602 730
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,640
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Compass 86 86  
Power-folding mirrors 215 215  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Premium Package     2,550
Heated front seats     455
6-speed shiftable automatic     0
Options (change) 11,572 11,372 7,300
Options (change) 10,127 9,955 6,645
Destination 745 745 825
Total Price $35,267 $37,817 $47,525
Total Invoice $32,445 $34,858 $43,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,428
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,752
Model Year200820082009
ModelC30C30X3
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0xDrive30i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5260hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18235/55-17
Total Price$35,267$37,817$47,525
Adjustments for Features0-450-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,267$37,367$43,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$0
Total Invoice$32,445$34,858$43,720
Adjustments for Features0-415-3,523
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,445$34,443$40,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,998$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year200820082009
ModelC30C30X3
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0xDrive30i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio $200 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,575$3,025$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-415-3,523

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082009
ModelC30X3
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.1 in
Length167.4 in179.7 in
Width70.2 in73.0 in
Height57.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%

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