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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: $42,995

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $1,512

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,225

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $1,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015201520152015
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,710 $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000
Base Invoice $36,430 $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720
Climate Package 412            
Premium Package 1,395 3,200          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550 550 550 550
Navigation system 2,120 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Xenon HID headlights 700            
Steering-linked headlights   900 900 900      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Aluminum trim   300 0 0 0   0
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Sunroof             0
Climate Package 354            
Premium Package 1,199 2,910          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500 500 500 500 500
Navigation system 1,823 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Xenon HID headlights 602            
Steering-linked headlights   820 820 820      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 865
Aluminum trim   275 0 0 0   0
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 5,102 9,050 5,550 5,550 4,650 4,650 1,500
Options (change) 4,386 8,235 5,050 5,050 4,230 4,230 1,365
Destination 695 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $44,507 $42,995 $44,045 $45,545 $49,395 $55,795 $64,495
Total Invoice $41,511 $40,225 $41,225 $42,605 $46,155 $52,045 $60,080

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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: $2,443
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,399
Model Year2006201520152015201520152015
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6T8M6T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$44,507$42,995$44,045$45,545$49,395$55,795$64,495
Adjustments for Features-5,305-1,3500-1,150-900-2,275-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,202$41,645$44,045$44,395$48,495$53,520$62,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400$2,750$6,850$11,875$20,825
Total Invoice$41,511$40,225$41,225$42,605$46,155$52,045$60,080
Adjustments for Features-4,948-1,2630-1,076-841-2,122-1,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,563$38,962$41,225$41,529$45,314$49,923$58,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,263$2,567$6,352$10,961$19,232

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Features Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2006201520152015201520152015
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300 
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500      
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100      
Second-row low console$100      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750      
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Sunroof $900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200     
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Cornering lights      $50
Fog light, rear$100      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150      
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150    $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Wood trim     $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Total Value of Features$8,650$4,695$3,345$4,495$4,245$5,620$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,305$1,350$0$1,150$900$2,275$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,948-1,2630-1,076-841-2,122-1,886

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062015
ModelC703-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length180.4 in182.5 in
Width72.3 in71.3 in
Height55.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,773 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C70 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested105036%
Total Not Requested190064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45054%
Total Not Requested-45046%

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