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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: $46,462

Volvo C70 T5   
Difference: $8,633

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,199

Volvo C70 T5   
Difference: $7,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,240 $47,600 $53,800 $60,800 $68,750
Base Invoice $36,886 $43,970 $49,675 $56,115 $63,430
Climate Package 412        
Convenience Package 895 950 950 950  
Premium Package 1,495 2,100 1,000 1,000 2,500
Navigation system 2,205 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 700        
Satellite radio 295        
Aluminum trim   0 0    
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Headlight washers       100  
Cold Weather Package         750
Rear spoiler         0
Climate Package 354        
Convenience Package 769 865 865 865  
Premium Package 1,285 1,910 910 910 2,275
Navigation system 1,896 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500 500 500
Xenon HID headlights 602        
Satellite radio 254        
Aluminum trim   0 0    
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Headlight washers       90  
Cold Weather Package         685
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 6,477 6,600 5,500 5,600 4,150
Options (change) 5,568 6,005 5,005 5,095 3,780
Destination 745 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $46,462 $55,095 $60,195 $67,295 $75,495
Total Invoice $43,199 $50,870 $55,575 $62,105 $69,805

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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: $7,388
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,521
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
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$46,462$55,095$60,195$67,295$75,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,245-1,245-1,670-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,462$53,850$58,950$65,625$73,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,100$11,775$19,625
Total Invoice$43,199$50,870$55,575$62,105$69,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-1,149-1,541-1,868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,199$49,720$54,426$60,564$67,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,706$10,844$18,217

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Features Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082012201220122012
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$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Side curtain airbags$350    
Temporary spare tire$150    
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
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
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 audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Metal pedals   $75 
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$1,900$3,145$3,145$3,570$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,245$1,245$1,670$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,150-1,149-1,541-1,868

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,793 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested600100%
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335is

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested132581%
Total Not Requested31519%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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