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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: $33,600

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $15,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,710

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $13,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelC30C30X3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $42,700
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $39,465
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950  
Climate Package 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200 1,450
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     500
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833  
Climate Package 846 846  
Navigation system 1,692 1,692 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188 1,320
Sunroof 940 940  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     455
Options (change) 8,650 7,650 5,150
Options (change) 8,206 7,266 4,685
Destination 850 850 895
Total Price $33,600 $34,800 $48,745
Total Invoice $31,710 $32,838 $45,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,311
Model Year201020102012
ModelC30C30X3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 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$33,600$34,800$48,745
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,600$34,600$44,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$31,710$32,838$45,045
Adjustments for Features0-189-4,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,710$32,649$41,021
Cost Above Minimum$0$939$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year201020102012
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 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 cover  $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Engine / Motor 
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
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Media drive  $15
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 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,575$2,775$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-4,024

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102012
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

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

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