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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: $34,475

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $20,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,534

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $18,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelC30X3
TrimT5xDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,700 $48,950
Base Invoice $23,218 $46,205
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Climate Package 900  
Preferred Package 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 700
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,450
Satellite radio 400  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   500
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Climate Package 846  
Preferred Package 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 645
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 1,335
Satellite radio 376  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation system   1,795
Text dictation   0
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   460
Options (change) 8,900 4,600
Options (change) 8,441 4,235
Destination 875 995
Total Price $34,475 $54,545
Total Invoice $32,534 $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: $13,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,611
Model Year20112017
ModelC30X3
TrimT5xDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/50-18
Total Price$34,475$54,545
Adjustments for Features0-6,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,475$47,875
Total Invoice$32,534$51,435
Adjustments for Features0-6,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,534$45,145

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112017
ModelC30X3
TrimT5xDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire$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 (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$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 
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 
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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,700$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,290

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112017
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 Weight3,200 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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%

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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