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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: $47,740

Volvo C70 T5   
Difference: $4,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,924

Volvo C70 T5   
Difference: $3,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $39,800 $43,500 $49,500 $64,950
Base Invoice $37,412 $40,020 $45,540 $59,935
Convenience Package 895      
Climate Package 675      
Premium Package 1,570 2,750 1,650 1,350
Navigation system 2,205 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 550 550 550
Wood trim 150     0
Xenon HID headlights 700      
Satellite radio 395      
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350 350
HD radio   350 350 350
iPod integration   400 400 400
Proximity key   500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Technology Package       3,250
Rear spoiler       0
Convenience Package 841      
Climate Package 634      
Premium Package 1,475 2,505 1,500 1,230
Navigation system 2,073 1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 500 500 500
Wood trim 141     0
Xenon HID headlights 658      
Satellite radio 371      
Cold Weather Package   685 685 685
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320 320
HD radio   315 315 315
iPod integration   365 365 365
Proximity key   455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Technology Package       2,960
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 7,115 8,345 7,245 7,595
Options (change) 6,687 7,595 6,590 6,915
Destination 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $47,740 $52,670 $57,570 $75,070
Total Invoice $44,924 $48,440 $52,955 $69,375

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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: $4,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,776
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$47,740$52,670$57,570$75,070
Adjustments for Features0-805-1,055-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,740$51,865$56,515$72,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,650$20,950
Total Invoice$44,924$48,440$52,955$69,375
Adjustments for Features0-740-970-2,084
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,924$47,700$51,985$67,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,285$19,591

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Features Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335iM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Second-row low console$100   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog light, rear$100   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Floor mats$75   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75$75
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,825$2,630$2,880$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$805$1,055$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-740-970-2,084

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092008
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

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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested87552%
Total Not Requested80048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%

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