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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: $47,120

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $225

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,125

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $1,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,800 $39,600 $44,900 $56,600
Base Invoice $37,412 $36,215 $41,040 $51,685
Climate Package 675      
Convenience Package 895      
Premium Package 1,570 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 475 475 475
Wood trim 150      
Navigation system 2,205 1,800 1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights 700     700
Cold Weather Package (convertible)   750 750 750
Steering-linked headlights   800 800  
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces   1,450    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat       400
Rear spoiler       0
Climate Package 634      
Convenience Package 841      
Premium Package 1,475 1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 430 430 430
Wood trim 141      
Navigation system 2,073 1,640 1,640 1,640
Xenon HID headlights 658     635
Cold Weather Package (convertible)   685 685 685
Steering-linked headlights   730 730  
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320 320
Leather seating surfaces   1,320    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat       365
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 6,720 6,825 4,175 4,475
Options (change) 6,316 6,215 3,805 4,075
Destination 825 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $47,345 $47,120 $49,770 $62,770
Total Invoice $44,553 $43,125 $45,540 $57,455

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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: $3,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,801
Model Year2009200620062006
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionM6M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 10?, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$47,345$47,120$49,770$62,770
Adjustments for Features-3,820-4000-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,525$46,720$49,770$62,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050$15,330
Total Invoice$44,553$43,125$45,540$57,455
Adjustments for Features-3,595-3660-659
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,958$42,759$45,540$56,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781$14,037

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Features Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200620062006
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manual $0  
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 $200
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Floor mats$75   
Folding passenger seat$150   
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$9,925$6,505$6,105$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,820$400$0$720
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,595-3660-659

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092006
ModelC703-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in107.3 in
Length180.4 in176.7 in
Width72.3 in69.2 in
Height55.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.3,561 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in45.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume12.8 ft37.7 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 key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package (convertible)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package (convertible)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
Cold Weather Package (convertible)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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