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BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,345

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $23,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,215

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $20,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
Model5-SeriesC30C30
Trim530iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $51,400 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $46,955 $22,372 $24,393
Navigation system 1,800 2,205 2,205
Premium Sound Package 1,800    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 400 400
Heated front seats 500 450 450
Proximity key 1,000    
Satellite radio 595 395  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,200 200
Preferred Package   1,595 1,595
Power front seats   900 900
Special order charge   300 300
Cruise control   185  
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
Xenon HID headlights   700 700
CD changer, in-dash   475 475
Automatic climate control, front   250 250
Compass   250 250
Cargo cover   180 180
Center armrest(s), second row   40 40
Rain-sensing wipers   175 175
Wood trim   150 150
Cargo area partition net   145 145
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525 525
Navigation system 1,640 2,073 2,073
Premium Sound Package 1,640    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 376 376
Heated front seats 455 423 423
Proximity key 910    
Satellite radio 540 371  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,128 188
Preferred Package   1,499 1,499
Power front seats   846 846
Special order charge   282 282
Cruise control   174  
Sunroof   1,128 1,128
Xenon HID headlights   658 658
CD changer, in-dash   447 447
Automatic climate control, front   235 235
Compass   235 235
Cargo cover   169 169
Center armrest(s), second row   38 38
Rain-sensing wipers   165 165
Wood trim   141 141
Cargo area partition net   136 136
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494 494
Options (change) 7,845 11,720 10,140
Options (change) 7,140 11,018 9,533
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $59,940 $36,345 $36,915
Total Invoice $54,790 $34,215 $34,751

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,444
Model Year200620092009
Model5-SeriesC30C30
Trim530iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13650, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$59,940$36,345$36,915
Adjustments for Features-3,42500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,515$36,345$36,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570
Total Invoice$54,790$34,215$34,751
Adjustments for Features-3,13100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,659$34,215$34,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$536

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year200620092009
Model5-SeriesC30C30
Trim530iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog light, rear $100$100
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  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,025$2,600$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,13100

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20062009
Model5-SeriesC30
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.6 in103.9 in
Length191.2 in167.4 in
Width72.7 in70.2 in
Height58.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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