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Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison

Volvo C30 vs BMW X3 Price Comparison:
Volvo C30 vs BMW X3 Price Comparison:

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Summary

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 T5's price is $9,105 lower than the BMW X3 xDrive35i's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the C30 vs. X3 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Volvo C30 T5, the BMW X3 xDrive35i includes additional features worth $5180. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $5180 adjustment for the BMW X3 xDrive35i's additional features, the Volvo C30 T5 is $9,105 less than the Volvo C30 T5.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 9,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 7,666
Model Year200920092012
ModelC30C30X3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers160, 8160, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/50-18
Total Price37,24037,51551,525
Adjustments for Features0-100-5,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price37,24037,41546,345
Cost Above Minimum01750
Total Invoice35,13135,39047,580
Adjustments for Features0-94-4,783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice35,13135,29642,797
Cost Above Minimum01650

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Invoice Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Price Comparison (MSRP): Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

The 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.

Lowest Total Price: Volvo C30 T5
Difference: 14,285
Lowest Total Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
Difference: 12,449
Model Year200920092012
ModelC30C30X3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price23,80025,95042,700
Base Invoice22,37224,39339,465
Power front seats900900 
Special order charge300300 
Navigation system2,2052,2052,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)525525550
Wood trim150150 
Xenon HID headlights700700 
Cruise control185  
Cargo cover180180 
Center armrest(s), second row4040 
Bluetooth cell phone link295295 
Trip computer100100 
Rain-sensing wipers175175 
Fog lights295  
Automatic air recirculation200200 
Automatic climate control, front250250 
Cargo area partition net145145180
Heated front seats450450500
Proximity key450450 
Obstacle detection, rear400400750
Leather seating surfaces1,200200 
Universal garage door opener225225 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150150 
Power-folding mirrors250250 
Sunroof1,2001,200 
Satellite radio395  
5-speed shiftable automatic1,2501,250 
Premium Package  3,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription  350
Power front seats  0
Special order charge  0
Navigation system  1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)  500
Wood trim  0
Xenon HID headlights  0
Cruise control  0
Cargo cover  0
Center armrest(s), second row  0
Bluetooth cell phone link  0
Trip computer  0
Rain-sensing wipers  0
Fog lights  0
Automatic air recirculation  0
Automatic climate control, front  0
Cargo area partition net  165
Heated front seats  455
Proximity key  0
Obstacle detection, rear  685
Leather seating surfaces  0
Universal garage door opener  0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  0
Power-folding mirrors  0
Sunroof  0
Satellite radio  0
5-speed shiftable automatic  0
Premium Package  3,140
Satellite radio - one year subscription  320
Total options12,61510,7407,930
Total options11,93410,1727,220
Destination825825895
Total Price37,24037,51551,525
Total Invoice35,13135,39047,580

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year200920092012
ModelC30C30X3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr 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
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
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
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 
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$2,925$3,025$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-4,783

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092012
ModelC30X3
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length167.4 in183.0 in
Width70.2 in74.1 in
Height57.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.9 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.2 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
T5

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recline, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Memory system, passenger150No
Power height, passenger50Yes
Power tilt, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, driver100Yes
Power height, driver50Yes
Power tilt, driver100Yes
Power recline, driver100Yes
Memory system, driver200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
T5 R-Design

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recline, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Memory system, passenger150No
Power height, passenger50Yes
Power tilt, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, driver100Yes
Power height, driver50Yes
Power tilt, driver100Yes
Power recline, driver100Yes
Memory system, driver200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information50Yes
Media hard drive100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar350No
Text-to-speech reader50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
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
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails / tracks w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145058%
Total Not Requested106542%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Volvo C30

Price of the Volvo C30: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the BMW X3

Price of the BMW X3: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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

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