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Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,507

Volvo C70 T5   
Difference: $5,968

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,511

Volvo C70 T5   
Difference: $4,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,710 $43,500 $49,500 $64,950
Base Invoice $36,430 $40,020 $45,540 $59,935
Climate Package 412      
Premium Package 1,395 2,750 1,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 700      
Navigation system 2,120 2,100 2,100 2,100
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750
Aluminum trim   0 0 500
Rear spoiler       0
Climate Package 354      
Premium Package 1,199 2,505 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500 500
Xenon HID headlights 602      
Navigation system 1,823 1,910 1,910 1,910
Cold Weather Package   685 685 685
Aluminum trim   0 0 455
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 5,102 6,150 5,050 3,900
Options (change) 4,386 5,600 4,595 3,550
Destination 695 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $44,507 $50,475 $55,375 $71,375
Total Invoice $41,511 $46,445 $50,960 $66,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C70 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,088
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,124
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine218hp I5230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$44,507$50,475$55,375$71,375
Adjustments for Features0-880-1,130-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,507$49,595$54,245$70,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,650$20,850
Total Invoice$41,511$46,445$50,960$66,010
Adjustments for Features0-810-1,040-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,511$45,635$49,920$65,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,285$19,515

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Features Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Second-row low console$100   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,550$2,430$2,680$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880$1,130$930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-810-1,040-860

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062008
ModelC703-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length180.4 in180.6 in
Width72.3 in70.2 in
Height55.1 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,773 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.812.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C70 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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