Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison
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For the Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the C30 vs. X3 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the C30 and X3 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Volvo C30 Version 1.0's price is $10,133 lower than the BMW X3 xDrive35i's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 10,133 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 9,520 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | C30 | C30 | X3 |
| Trim | Version 1.0 | Version 2.0 | xDrive35i |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 227hp I5 | 227hp I5 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T5 | T5 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/27 MPG | 19/27 MPG | 19/26 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 160, 8 | 650, 10 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 215/45-18 | 245/50-18 |
| Total Price | 35,912 | 38,167 | 51,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -350 | -5,480 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 35,912 | 37,817 | 46,045 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 1,905 | 0 |
| Total Invoice | 33,000 | 35,159 | 47,580 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -322 | -5,060 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 33,000 | 34,837 | 42,520 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 1,837 | 0 |
Invoice Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3
Price Comparison (MSRP): Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Volvo C30 Version 1.0 | |||
| Difference: 15,613 | |||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0 | |||
| Difference: 14,580 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | C30 | C30 | X3 |
| Trim | Version 1.0 | Version 2.0 | xDrive35i |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | 22,950 | 25,700 | 42,700 |
| Base Invoice | 21,573 | 24,158 | 39,465 |
| Navigation system | 2,205 | 2,205 | 2,150 |
| Special order charge | 300 | 300 | |
| Climate Package | 412 | 412 | |
| Power front seats | 900 | 900 | |
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 1,250 | 1,250 | |
| Satellite radio | 295 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 225 | 225 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | 250 | 250 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | 150 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 400 | 400 | 750 |
| Proximity key | 450 | 450 | |
| Cargo area partition net | 145 | 145 | 180 |
| Trip computer | 100 | 100 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 40 | 40 | |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | ||
| Cargo cover | 180 | 180 | |
| Cruise control | 185 | 185 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 250 | 250 | |
| Automatic air recirculation | 200 | 200 | |
| Fog lights | 295 | 295 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 700 | 700 | |
| Wood trim | 210 | 210 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 550 |
| Premium Package | 3,450 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | ||
| Special order charge | 0 | ||
| Climate Package | 0 | ||
| Power front seats | 0 | ||
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 0 | ||
| Satellite radio | 0 | ||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 0 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | 0 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 0 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 0 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | ||
| Proximity key | 0 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | 165 | ||
| Trip computer | 0 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | 0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||
| Cargo cover | 0 | ||
| Cruise control | 0 | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | 0 | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | 0 | ||
| Fog lights | 0 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 0 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,140 | ||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | ||
| Total options | 12,217 | 11,722 | 7,930 |
| Total options | 10,682 | 10,256 | 7,220 |
| Destination | 745 | 745 | 895 |
| Total Price | 35,912 | 38,167 | 51,525 |
| Total Invoice | 33,000 | 35,159 | 47,580 |
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Volvo C30
| Price of the Volvo C30: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD | Watch out for the options, but if you just want a fun and unique car to drive, a base model will cost you a little over 20K. |
| Price of the Volvo C30: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD | It is expensive compared to similar vehicles. |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD | The price is a little on the high side for a car of this caliber. |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the BMW X3
| Price of the BMW X3: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Very expensive for few features. It will quickly be overtaken by other entrants who have leather, auto tailgates, fold up mirrors, bluetooth, cameras, etc. for less money than the base X3. Lose the metal key please. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD | Expensive for what you get, particularly when compared to other vehicles. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD | I believe the pricing is about 10% too high, especially when one considers adding options... also the dealer seems to have less margin to deal then other competitors (Lexus,Acura...etc...) |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | The base price is reasonable, but adding options quickly pushes the price north of $45K. Depreciation has been very high, mainly because of it being an SUV having to battle high gas prices. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD | The Ultimate Bank Account Drain |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD | insanely expensive 20K more than Vue |
Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | C30 | C30 | X3 |
| Trim | Version 1.0 | Version 2.0 | xDrive35i |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Compact spare tire | $75 | $75 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Climate Control and Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| iPod integration | $150 | ||
| Media drive, large | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $50 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $350 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $50 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $350 | ||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,975 | $3,325 | $8,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $350 | $5,480 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -322 | -5,060 |
Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | C30 | X3 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 167.4 in | 183.0 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 65.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,201 lb. | 4,222 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.3 in | 39.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 47.0 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 41.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.9 in | 36.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Version 1.0
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated | 300 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 11% |
| Power front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recline, passenger | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft, passenger | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger | 150 | No |
| Power height, passenger | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt, passenger | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power height, driver | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power recline, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Version 2.0
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated | 300 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 11% |
| Power front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recline, passenger | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft, passenger | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger | 150 | No |
| Power height, passenger | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt, passenger | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power height, driver | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power recline, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 14% |
Option Package Details
xDrive35i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 300 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 50 | Yes |
| Media hard drive | 100 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 350 | No |
| Text-to-speech reader | 50 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 50% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails / tracks w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1065 | 42% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about Volvo C30 Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the Volvo C30: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
Nothing looks or feels cheap. Paint on the plastic and metal match perfectly. Joints are tight and consistant. Welds are very consistant. Materials feel thick and substantial. |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The fit and finish (materials, tolerances, etc.) are far superior to other hatches I test drove. The seat materials and comfort are amazing. Great upholstery for base option. |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
The large doors feel really solid for example. The interior seems to be made of high quality materials. Nothing feels cheap in this car. |
What Our Members Are Saying about BMW X3 Materials and Workmanship
| Available Features of the BMW X3: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
ZERO defects in material and workmanship from delivery to its current 20,800 miles. The car is simply perfect, every seam straight, every screw tight. Not a rattle or squeak to be heard. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Good fit and finish. Heavy doors and tailgate. Seats fold down and up securely. Seats are smooth and tight. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Materials are plain but substantive. Exception would be cheap cup holder and storage compartment between front seats - cheap cheap |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Modern design, proven technologies, well built. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
top quality finishes |
