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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: $7,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,021

Volvo C70 T5   
Difference: $5,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011201120112011
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 $46,450 $52,650 $59,650 $67,550
Base Invoice $38,023 $42,935 $48,640 $55,080 $62,345
Climate Package 1,000        
Platinum Package 3,600        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
Wood trim 300       0
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100  
Cold Weather Package   900 900 750 750
Premium Package   1,650 1,650 1,650 1,350
Proximity key   500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
iPod integration     400 400  
Convenience Package         2,900
Rear spoiler         0
Climate Package 940        
Platinum Package 3,384        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500 500 500 500
Wood trim 282       0
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910  
Cold Weather Package   820 820 685 685
Premium Package   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,230
Proximity key   455 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
iPod integration     365 365  
Convenience Package         2,640
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 5,450 6,800 7,200 7,050 5,900
Options (change) 5,123 6,190 6,555 6,420 5,375
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $46,775 $54,125 $60,725 $67,575 $76,025
Total Invoice $44,021 $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: $5,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,275
Model Year20122011201120112011
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
TransmissionT5T6M6M6
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$54,125$60,725$67,575$76,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,845-895-820-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,775$52,280$59,830$66,755$74,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,550$14,475$22,075
Total Invoice$44,021$50,000$56,070$62,375$70,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,704-826-757-1,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,021$48,296$55,244$61,618$68,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,948$13,322$20,455

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Features Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122011201120112011
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 manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
-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    
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   $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 
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
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$2,775$4,620$3,670$3,595$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,845$895$820$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,704-826-757-1,544

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122011
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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested22529%
Total Not Requested55071%

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