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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: $37,445

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $17,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,324

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $16,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelC30C30X3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $48,950
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $46,205
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595  
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 700
Wood trim 150 150  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Cruise control 185    
Cargo cover 180 180  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175  
Power-folding mirrors 250 250  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Heated front seats 450 450 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200 1,450
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Satellite radio 395    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Text dictation     0
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499  
Power front seats 846 846  
Special order charge 282 282  
Navigation system 2,073 2,073 1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 645
Wood trim 141 141  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Cruise control 174    
Cargo cover 169 169  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Automatic air recirculation 188 188  
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141  
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165  
Power-folding mirrors 235 235  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Heated front seats 423 423 460
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188 1,335
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Satellite radio 371    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Text dictation     0
Options (change) 12,820 11,240 4,600
Options (change) 12,127 10,642 4,235
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $37,445 $38,015 $54,545
Total Invoice $35,324 $35,860 $51,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,458
Model Year200920092017
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)650, 10650, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$37,445$38,015$54,545
Adjustments for Features00-5,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,445$38,015$48,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$35,324$35,860$51,435
Adjustments for Features00-5,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,324$35,860$45,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$536$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year200920092017
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 
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
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$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 
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$8,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,653

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092017
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 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
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 height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
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 height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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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