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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: $35,367

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $19,178

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,531

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $18,904

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Model Year200820082017
ModelC30C30X3
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0xDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $48,950
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $46,205
Special order charge 300 300  
Power front seats 900 900  
Climate Package 412 412  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 700
Wood trim 210 210  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Cruise control 185 185  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Rear spoiler 200    
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Trip computer 100 100  
Power-folding mirrors 250 250  
Fog lights 295 295  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200 1,450
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Satellite radio 295    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Text dictation     0
Heated front seats     500
Special order charge 258 258  
Power front seats 774 774  
Climate Package 354 354  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 645
Wood trim 181 181  
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Cruise control 159 159  
Cargo cover 155 155  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Rear spoiler 172    
Automatic air recirculation 172 172  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Trip computer 86 86  
Power-folding mirrors 215 215  
Fog lights 254 254  
Proximity key 387 387  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032 1,335
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Satellite radio 254    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Text dictation     0
Heated front seats     460
Options (change) 11,672 11,177 4,600
Options (change) 10,213 9,787 4,235
Destination 745 745 995
Total Price $35,367 $37,622 $54,545
Total Invoice $32,531 $34,690 $51,435

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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: $12,808
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,897
Model Year200820082017
ModelC30C30X3
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0xDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$35,367$37,622$54,545
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,367$37,372$48,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,005$0
Total Invoice$32,531$34,690$51,435
Adjustments for Features0-231-6,007
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,531$34,459$45,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,928$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year200820082017
ModelC30C30X3
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0xDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-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 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,700$2,950$9,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-6,007

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082017
ModelC30X3
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length167.4 in183.8 in
Width70.2 in74.1 in
Height57.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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%

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