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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: $47,025

Volvo C70 T5   
Difference: $95

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,125

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $1,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelC703-Series3-Series
TrimT5325Ci330Ci
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,950 $39,600 $44,900
Base Invoice $37,553 $36,215 $41,040
Climate Package 900    
Convenience Package 1,000    
Dynamic Package 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475 475
Wood trim 150    
Navigation system 2,600 1,800 1,800
Cold Weather Package (convertible)   750 750
Premium Package   1,200  
Steering-linked headlights   800 800
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Climate Package 846    
Convenience Package 940    
Dynamic Package 940    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 430 430
Wood trim 141    
Navigation system 2,444 1,640 1,640
Cold Weather Package (convertible)   685 685
Premium Package   1,090  
Steering-linked headlights   730 730
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Leather seating surfaces   1,320  
Options (change) 6,200 6,825 4,175
Options (change) 5,828 6,215 3,805
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $47,025 $47,120 $49,770
Total Invoice $44,256 $43,125 $45,540

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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: $4,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,274
Model Year201120062006
ModelC703-Series3-Series
TrimT5325Ci330Ci
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5184hp I6225hp I6
TransmissionT5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)910, 14?, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$47,025$47,120$49,770
Adjustments for Features-5,070-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,955$46,720$49,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$44,256$43,125$45,540
Adjustments for Features-4,771-3660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,485$42,759$45,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120062006
ModelC703-Series3-Series
TrimT5325Ci330Ci
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Total Value of Features$9,900$5,230$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,070$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,771-3660

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112006
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 Weight3,641 lb.3,561 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 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
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package (convertible)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package (convertible)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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