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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: $42,425

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $4,037

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,195

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $4,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014201420142014
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,240 $32,750 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $36,886 $30,310 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Convenience Package 895          
Climate Package 412          
Premium Package 1,495 3,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Navigation system 2,205 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550 550 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 700          
Satellite radio 295          
Steering-linked headlights   900 900 900    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450        
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500
Convenience Package 769          
Climate Package 354          
Premium Package 1,285 2,910 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Navigation system 1,896 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 500 500 500 500 500
Xenon HID headlights 602          
Satellite radio 254          
Steering-linked headlights   820 820 820    
Leather seating surfaces   1,320        
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455
Options (change) 6,477 8,750 7,200 7,200 5,400 5,400
Options (change) 5,568 7,960 6,550 6,550 4,910 4,910
Destination 745 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $46,462 $42,425 $45,425 $46,725 $49,725 $56,225
Total Invoice $43,199 $39,195 $41,970 $43,165 $45,945 $51,925

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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: $768
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $464
Model Year200820142014201420142014
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM6M6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$46,462$42,425$45,425$46,725$49,725$56,225
Adjustments for Features-4,8050-400-1,850-700-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,657$42,425$45,025$44,875$49,025$54,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600$2,450$6,600$11,925
Total Invoice$43,199$39,195$41,970$43,165$45,945$51,925
Adjustments for Features-4,4680-370-1,709-647-1,732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,731$39,195$41,600$41,456$45,298$50,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,405$2,261$6,103$10,998

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Features Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820142014201420142014
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $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
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75     
Power retractable hardtop$6750     
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Fog light, rear$100     
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100     
Folding passenger seat$150     
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$9,250$4,445$4,845$6,295$5,145$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,805$0$400$1,850$700$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4680-370-1,709-647-1,732

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082014
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 Weight3,793 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
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 key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130044%
Total Not Requested165056%

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 drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested155057%

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 drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested155057%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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