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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: $48,700

Volvo C70 T5   
Difference: $5,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,829

Volvo C70 T5   
Difference: $4,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011201120112011
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,000 $46,450 $52,650 $59,650 $67,550
Base Invoice $37,600 $42,935 $48,640 $55,080 $62,345
Premium Package 1,900 1,650 1,650 1,650 1,350
Dynamic Package 900        
Climate Package 900        
Navigation system 2,600 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
Wood trim 150       0
Proximity key 450 500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 750 750 750  
Cold Weather Package   900 900 750 750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
iPod integration     400 400  
Convenience Package         2,900
Rear spoiler         0
Premium Package 1,786 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,230
Dynamic Package 846        
Climate Package 846        
Navigation system 2,444 1,910 1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500 500 500 500
Wood trim 141       0
Proximity key 423 455 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 685 685 685  
Cold Weather Package   820 820 685 685
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
iPod integration     365 365  
Convenience Package         2,640
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 7,850 6,800 7,200 7,050 5,900
Options (change) 7,379 6,190 6,555 6,420 5,375
Destination 850 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $48,700 $54,125 $60,725 $67,575 $76,025
Total Invoice $45,829 $50,000 $56,070 $62,375 $70,295

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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: $3,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,374
Model Year20102011201120112011
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
TransmissionM6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)910, 14180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$48,700$54,125$60,725$67,575$76,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,945-995-920-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$52,180$59,730$66,655$74,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,550$14,475$22,075
Total Invoice$45,829$50,000$56,070$62,375$70,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,797-919-849-1,637
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,829$48,203$55,151$61,526$68,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,948$13,323$20,455

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Features Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102011201120112011
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
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
-speed    $0 
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
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
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
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
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
USB port$25    
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 
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 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Floor mats$75    
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
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,175$4,120$3,170$3,095$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,945$995$920$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,797-919-849-1,637

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102011
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested72567%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested72567%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335is

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested72567%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested122585%
Total Not Requested21515%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20026%
Total Not Requested57574%

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