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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: $18,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,615

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $17,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelC30X3
TrimT5xDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,950 $48,950
Base Invoice $23,453 $46,205
Platinum Package 2,400  
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Climate Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 700
Cargo cover 250  
Proximity key 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,450
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   500
Platinum Package 2,256  
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Climate Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 645
Cargo cover 235  
Proximity key 423  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 1,335
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation system   1,795
Text dictation   0
Aluminum trim   0
Heated front seats   460
Options (change) 9,800 4,600
Options (change) 9,287 4,235
Destination 875 995
Total Price $35,625 $54,545
Total Invoice $33,615 $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: $12,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,790
Model Year20122017
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$35,625$54,545
Adjustments for Features0-6,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,625$48,150
Total Invoice$33,615$51,435
Adjustments for Features0-6,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,615$45,405

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122017
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
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 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
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 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,030

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122017
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 Weight3,211 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

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
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 trim100Yes
Total Requested190093%
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
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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