Volvo C30 Volvo C30 2010 BMW X3 BMW X3 2017

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: $34,600

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $19,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,650

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $18,785

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017
ModelC30C30X3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $48,950
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $46,205
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 1,000 1,000  
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950  
Climate Package 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 700
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200 1,450
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Text dictation     0
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     500
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 940 940  
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833  
Climate Package 846 846  
Navigation system 1,692 1,692 1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 645
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188 1,335
Sunroof 940 940  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Text dictation     0
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     460
Options (change) 9,650 8,650 4,600
Options (change) 9,146 8,206 4,235
Destination 850 850 995
Total Price $34,600 $35,800 $54,545
Total Invoice $32,650 $33,778 $51,435

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: $13,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,590
Model Year201020102017
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)650, 10650, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$34,600$35,800$54,545
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,600$35,600$47,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$32,650$33,778$51,435
Adjustments for Features0-189-6,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,650$33,589$45,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$939$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year201020102017
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
Universal garage door opener  $100
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 cover  $75
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
Rear spoiler $200$200
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
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
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
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$2,900$9,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-6,195

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102017
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

Return to top

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 trim100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested187593%
Total Not Requested1507%
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?
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%

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.