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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: $36,090

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $27,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,975

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $24,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
Model5-SeriesC30C30
Trim535iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $54,400 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $50,230 $22,372 $24,393
Premium Package 2,500    
Navigation system 1,900 2,205 2,205
iPod integration 400    
HD radio 350    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 400 400
Heated front seats 500 450 450
Proximity key 1,000 450 450
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Power front seats   900 900
Special order charge   300 300
Leather seating surfaces   1,200 200
Satellite radio   395  
Cruise control   185  
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
Xenon HID headlights   700 700
Bluetooth cell phone link   295 295
Fog lights   295  
Automatic climate control, front   250 250
Compass   250 250
Power-folding mirrors   250 250
Universal garage door opener   225 225
Automatic air recirculation   200 200
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
Trip computer   100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525 525
Premium Package 2,275    
Navigation system 1,730 2,073 2,073
iPod integration 365    
HD radio 315    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 376 376
Heated front seats 455 423 423
Proximity key 910 423 423
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Power front seats   846 846
Special order charge   282 282
Leather seating surfaces   1,128 188
Satellite radio   371  
Cruise control   174  
Sunroof   1,128 1,128
Xenon HID headlights   658 658
Bluetooth cell phone link   277 277
Fog lights   277  
Automatic climate control, front   235 235
Compass   235 235
Power-folding mirrors   235 235
Universal garage door opener   212 212
Automatic air recirculation   188 188
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
Trip computer   94 94
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494 494
Options (change) 7,945 11,465 9,590
Options (change) 7,225 10,778 9,016
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $63,170 $36,090 $36,365
Total Invoice $58,280 $33,975 $34,234

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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: $22,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,738
Model Year200820092009
Model5-SeriesC30C30
Trim535iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$63,170$36,090$36,365
Adjustments for Features-4,95000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,220$36,090$36,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$58,280$33,975$34,234
Adjustments for Features-4,56700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,713$33,975$34,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$259

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year200820092009
Model5-SeriesC30C30
Trim535iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
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  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
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 
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
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$25
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
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$7,200$2,250$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,950$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,56700

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo C30 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082009
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 Weight3,660 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo C30 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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