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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: $8,018

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,511

Volvo C70 T5   
Difference: $7,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,710 $46,450 $52,650 $59,650 $67,550
Base Invoice $36,430 $42,935 $48,640 $55,080 $62,345
Premium Package 1,395 1,650 1,650 1,650  
Climate Package 412        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 700        
Navigation system 2,120 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Cold Weather Package   900 900 750 750
Aluminum trim   0 0   500
Rear spoiler         0
Premium Package 1,199 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Climate Package 354        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500 500 500
Xenon HID headlights 602        
Navigation system 1,823 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Cold Weather Package   820 820 685 685
Aluminum trim   0 0   455
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 5,102 5,200 5,200 5,050 3,900
Options (change) 4,386 4,730 4,730 4,595 3,550
Destination 695 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $44,507 $52,525 $58,725 $65,575 $74,025
Total Invoice $41,511 $48,540 $54,245 $60,550 $68,470

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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: $5,948
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,116
Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine218hp I5230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$44,507$52,525$58,725$65,575$74,025
Adjustments for Features0-2,070-1,020-1,070-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,507$50,455$57,705$64,505$72,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,250$14,050$22,400
Total Invoice$41,511$48,540$54,245$60,550$68,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,913-942-988-1,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,511$46,627$53,303$59,562$67,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,676$12,935$20,761

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Features Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062011201120112011
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
-speed    $0 
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Remote app $25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350    
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Second-row low console$100    
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100   
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200 
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$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$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,675$3,745$2,695$2,745$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,070$1,020$1,070$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,913-942-988-1,082

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062011
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

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

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested25023%
Total Not Requested82577%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested25023%
Total Not Requested82577%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested25023%
Total Not Requested82577%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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