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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: $46,775

Volvo C70 T5   
Difference: $8,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,021

Volvo C70 T5   
Difference: $6,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $40,450 $47,600 $53,800 $60,800 $68,750
Base Invoice $38,023 $43,970 $49,675 $56,115 $63,430
Platinum Package 3,600        
Climate Package 1,000        
Wood trim 300       0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
Premium Package   2,100 1,000 1,000 2,500
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150  
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Convenience Package   950 950 950  
Headlight washers       100  
Cold Weather Package         750
Rear spoiler         0
Platinum Package 3,384        
Climate Package 940        
Wood trim 282       0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500 500 500 500
Premium Package   1,910 910 910 2,275
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955  
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Convenience Package   865 865 865  
Headlight washers       90  
Cold Weather Package         685
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 5,450 6,600 5,500 5,600 4,150
Options (change) 5,123 6,005 5,005 5,095 3,780
Destination 875 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $46,775 $55,095 $60,195 $67,295 $75,495
Total Invoice $44,021 $50,870 $55,575 $62,105 $69,805

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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: $7,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,000
Model Year20122012201220122012
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
TransmissionT5M6M6M6M6
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)235/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$46,775$55,095$60,195$67,295$75,495
Adjustments for Features0-920-920-1,145-1,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,775$54,175$59,275$66,150$73,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,100$11,975$19,525
Total Invoice$44,021$50,870$55,575$62,105$69,805
Adjustments for Features0-849-849-1,057-1,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,021$50,021$54,726$61,048$68,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,705$11,027$18,124

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Features Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelC703-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimT5328i335i335isM3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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    
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
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
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
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
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$25$25$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 
Headlight washers$50  $50$50
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
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
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$2,725$3,645$3,645$3,870$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$920$920$1,145$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-849-849-1,057-1,660

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,838 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 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

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 910W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested122567%
Total Not Requested60033%
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested65064%
Total Not Requested36536%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested65064%
Total Not Requested36536%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335is

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested65064%
Total Not Requested36536%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested41525%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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