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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: $35,625

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $13,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,615

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $11,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelC30X3
TrimT5xDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,950 $41,050
Base Invoice $23,453 $37,965
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Climate Package 900  
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Platinum Package 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Cargo cover 250  
Proximity key 450 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,450
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation system   2,150
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Panoramic sunroof   1,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Climate Package 846  
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Platinum Package 2,256  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500
Cargo cover 235  
Proximity key 423 455
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 1,320
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation system   1,955
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Panoramic sunroof   1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 9,800 7,040
Options (change) 9,287 6,410
Destination 875 875
Total Price $35,625 $48,965
Total Invoice $33,615 $45,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,934
Model Year20122011
ModelC30X3
TrimT5xDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/50-18
Total Price$35,625$48,965
Adjustments for Features0-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,625$44,960
Total Invoice$33,615$45,250
Adjustments for Features0-3,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,615$41,549

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122011
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
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 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$3,100$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,701

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,211 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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premier Plus 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested65064%
Total Not Requested36536%

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