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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: $35,715

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $19,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,622

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $17,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC30C30
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $22,372 $24,393
Premium Package 2,250          
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450   1,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   525 525
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 450 450
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Technology Package 1,850 1,850        
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750   400 400
Heated front seats     500      
Climate Package         675 675
Power front seats         900 900
Special order charge         300 300
Navigation system         2,205 2,205
Center armrest(s), second row         40 40
Trip computer         100 100
Wood trim         150 150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         150 150
Automatic air recirculation         200 200
Automatic climate control, front         250 250
Universal garage door opener         225 225
Power-folding mirrors         250 250
Fog lights         295  
Bluetooth cell phone link         295 295
Xenon HID headlights         700 700
Sunroof         1,200 1,200
Cruise control         185  
Satellite radio         395  
Leather seating surfaces         1,200 200
Premium Package 2,050          
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320   1,320    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   494 494
Proximity key 910 910 910 910 423 423
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Technology Package 1,685 1,685        
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685   376 376
Heated front seats     455      
Climate Package         634 634
Power front seats         846 846
Special order charge         282 282
Navigation system         2,073 2,073
Center armrest(s), second row         38 38
Trip computer         94 94
Wood trim         141 141
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         141 141
Automatic air recirculation         188 188
Automatic climate control, front         235 235
Universal garage door opener         212 212
Power-folding mirrors         235 235
Fog lights         277  
Bluetooth cell phone link         277 277
Xenon HID headlights         658 658
Sunroof         1,128 1,128
Cruise control         174  
Satellite radio         371  
Leather seating surfaces         1,128 188
Options (change) 7,450 5,950 3,150 2,800 11,090 9,215
Options (change) 6,785 5,420 2,870 2,550 10,425 8,663
Destination 895 895 895 895 825 825
Total Price $55,245 $59,345 $64,995 $65,695 $35,715 $35,990
Total Invoice $51,010 $54,795 $60,020 $60,665 $33,622 $33,881

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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: $15,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,436
Model Year201220122012201220092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC30C30
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$55,245$59,345$64,995$65,695$35,715$35,990
Adjustments for Features-4,280-3,830-3,280-4,13000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,965$55,515$61,715$61,565$35,715$35,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$10,750$10,600$0$275
Total Invoice$51,010$54,795$60,020$60,665$33,622$33,881
Adjustments for Features-3,952-3,536-3,029-3,81400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,058$51,259$56,991$56,851$33,622$33,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,201$9,933$9,793$0$259

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201220122012201220092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC30C30
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350     
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100 $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125   
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Body kit (gray/black)    $0 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Headlight washers$50$50 $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$6,330$5,880$5,330$6,180$2,050$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,280$3,830$3,280$4,130$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,952-3,536-3,029-3,81400

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122009
Model5-SeriesC30
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in103.9 in
Length193.1 in167.4 in
Width73.2 in70.2 in
Height57.6 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.420.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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