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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: $51,345

Volvo C70 T5   
Difference: $19,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,318

Volvo C70 T5   
Difference: $17,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelC703-Series
TrimT5M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,200 $63,500
Base Invoice $38,728 $59,100
Climate Package 700  
Platinum Package 3,800  
Inscription Package 3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Wood trim 300 0
Executive Package   3,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
Sunroof   0
Climate Package 658  
Platinum Package 3,572  
Inscription Package 3,666  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500
Wood trim 282 0
Executive Package   3,185
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 9,250 6,700
Options (change) 8,695 6,095
Destination 895 995
Total Price $51,345 $71,195
Total Invoice $48,318 $66,190

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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: $22,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,606
Model Year20132016
ModelC703-Series
TrimT5M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I5425hp I6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)910, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$51,345$71,195
Adjustments for Features-2,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,440$71,195
Total Invoice$48,318$66,190
Adjustments for Features-2,7340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,584$66,190

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Features Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132016
ModelC703-Series
TrimT5M3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$9,550$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7340

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132016
ModelC703-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length180.4 in182.5 in
Width72.3 in71.3 in
Height55.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.3,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C70 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 910W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested147581%
Total Not Requested35019%
Inscription Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels350No
Special exterior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5500
273 lb-ft@1500
1000No
255/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested185050%
Total Not Requested182550%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested1450116%
Total Not Requested-200-16%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested30023%
Total Not Requested100077%

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