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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: $34,075

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $8,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,158

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $7,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelC30X3
TrimT53.0i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,700 $36,800
Base Invoice $23,218 $33,670
Preferred Package 1,800  
Climate Package 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 0
Premium Package   1,800
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system   1,800
Aluminum trim   0
Preferred Package 1,692  
Climate Package 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 430
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 0
Premium Package   1,640
Heated front seats   455
Navigation system   1,640
Aluminum trim   0
Options (change) 8,500 5,375
Options (change) 8,065 4,895
Destination 875 695
Total Price $34,075 $42,870
Total Invoice $32,158 $39,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,304
Model Year20112006
ModelC30X3
TrimT53.0i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5225hp I6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-17
Total Price$34,075$42,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,075$39,815
Total Invoice$32,158$39,260
Adjustments for Features0-2,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,158$36,462

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112006
ModelC30X3
TrimT53.0i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Total Value of Features$2,925$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,798

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112006
ModelC30X3
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.1 in
Length167.4 in179.7 in
Width70.2 in73.0 in
Height57.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,200 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested202593%
Total Not Requested1507%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

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