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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: $3,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,225

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $2,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015201520152015
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,240 $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000
Base Invoice $36,886 $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720
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) 475 550 550 550 550 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 700            
Satellite radio 295            
Steering-linked headlights   900 900 900      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450         0
Aluminum trim   300 0 0 0   0
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Executive Package             4,300
Sunroof             0
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) 408 500 500 500 500 500 500
Xenon HID headlights 602            
Satellite radio 254            
Steering-linked headlights   820 820 820      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320         0
Aluminum trim   275 0 0 0   0
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Executive Package             3,915
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 6,477 9,050 7,200 7,200 5,400 5,400 4,850
Options (change) 5,568 8,235 6,550 6,550 4,910 4,910 4,415
Destination 745 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $46,462 $42,995 $45,695 $47,195 $50,145 $56,545 $67,845
Total Invoice $43,199 $40,225 $42,725 $44,105 $46,835 $52,725 $63,130

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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: $1,313
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,470
Model Year2008201520152015201520152015
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp 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$46,462$42,995$45,695$47,195$50,145$56,545$67,845
Adjustments for Features-4,7800-400-1,550-400-1,775-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,682$42,995$45,295$45,645$49,745$54,770$65,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,650$6,750$11,775$22,225
Total Invoice$43,199$40,225$42,725$44,105$46,835$52,725$63,130
Adjustments for Features-4,4440-374-1,449-374-1,655-2,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,755$40,225$42,351$42,656$46,461$51,070$60,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,126$2,431$6,236$10,845$20,462

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Features Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008201520152015201520152015
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
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
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250     $250
Rearview camera      $200
Temporary spare tire$150      
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$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      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
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
Traffic information$25      
USB port $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 
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers$50     $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
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
Door sill trim plates$100     $100
Folding passenger seat$150      
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats      $200
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$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$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$9,375$4,595$4,995$6,145$4,995$6,370$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,780$0$400$1,550$400$1,775$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4440-374-1,449-374-1,655-2,443

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082015
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, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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 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%
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
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested-45036%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55029%
Total Not Requested135071%

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