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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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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 $8,570 lower than the BMW X3 3.0si'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 3.0si includes additional features worth $2155. 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 $2155 adjustment for the BMW X3 3.0si's additional features, the Volvo C30 T5 is $8,570 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: 8,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 7,084
Model Year20112008
ModelC30X3
TrimT53.0si
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5260hp I6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers650, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-17
Total Price34,07544,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price34,07542,645
Total Invoice32,15841,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice32,15839,242

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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.

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Lowest Total Price: Volvo C30 T5
Difference: 10,725
Lowest Total Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
Difference: 9,067
Model Year20112008
ModelC30X3
TrimT53.0si
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price24,70038,600
Base Invoice23,21835,510
Preferred Package1,800 
Climate Package900 
Multimedia Package2,000 
Xenon HID headlights800800
Metallic paint (extra cost)550475
Leather seating surfaces1,2001,450
5-speed shiftable automatic1,250 
HD radio 350
Heated front seats 500
Navigation system 1,800
Aluminum trim 0
6-speed shiftable automatic 0
Preferred Package 0
Climate Package 0
Multimedia Package 0
Xenon HID headlights 730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430
Leather seating surfaces 1,320
5-speed shiftable automatic 0
HD radio 315
Heated front seats 455
Navigation system 1,640
Aluminum trim 0
6-speed shiftable automatic 0
Total options8,5005,375
Total options8,0654,890
Destination875825
Total Price34,07544,800
Total Invoice32,15841,225

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112008
ModelC30X3
TrimT53.0si
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
iPod integration$150 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$50 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$50 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Total Value of Features$3,375$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,983

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112008
ModelC30X3
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.1 in
Length167.4 in179.7 in
Width70.2 in73.0 in
Height57.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,200 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.9 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.2 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested202593%
Total Not Requested1507%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information50No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
3.0si

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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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