Volvo C30 Volvo C30 2009 BMW X3 BMW X3 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,095

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $14,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,995

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $13,015

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelC30C30X3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $44,900
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $41,490
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 550
Wood trim 150 150  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Trip computer 100 100  
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175  
Power-folding mirrors 250 250  
Fog lights 295    
Cruise control 185    
Cargo cover 180 180  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Heated front seats 450 450 500
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 750
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Proximity key 450 450  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Satellite radio 395    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Premium Package     2,200
Power front seats 846 846  
Special order charge 282 282  
Navigation system 2,073 2,073 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 500
Wood trim 141 141  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141  
Automatic air recirculation 188 188  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Trip computer 94 94  
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165  
Power-folding mirrors 235 235  
Fog lights 277    
Cruise control 174    
Cargo cover 169 169  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Heated front seats 423 423 455
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 685
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Proximity key 423 423  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Satellite radio 371    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Premium Package     2,000
Options (change) 12,470 10,595 6,150
Options (change) 11,798 10,036 5,595
Destination 825 825 925
Total Price $37,095 $37,370 $51,975
Total Invoice $34,995 $35,254 $48,010

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volvo C30 dealer quotes or BMW X3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,101
Model Year200920092014
ModelC30C30X3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive35i
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, 8160, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$37,095$37,370$51,975
Adjustments for Features00-5,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$37,370$46,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$34,995$35,254$48,010
Adjustments for Features00-4,914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,995$35,254$43,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$259$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year200920092014
ModelC30C30X3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive35i
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 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Media drive  $15
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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 
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$2,650$2,650$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,914

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092014
ModelC30X3
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length167.4 in183.0 in
Width70.2 in74.1 in
Height57.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.4,222 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 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft363.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

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 T5 R-Design

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 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Volvo models.