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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: $32,350

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $21,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,460

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $19,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220102010
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 $24,100 $26,300
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $22,654 $24,722
Navigation system 1,900 1,900     1,800 1,800
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450   1,450    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450       1,200 200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   550 550
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Heated front seats     500      
Climate Package         900 900
Preferred Package         1,950 1,950
Sunroof         1,000 1,000
Navigation system 1,730 1,730     1,692 1,692
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320   1,320    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320       1,128 188
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   517 517
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0    
Proximity key 910 910 910 910    
Heated front seats     455      
Climate Package         846 846
Preferred Package         1,833 1,833
Sunroof         940 940
Options (change) 6,350 4,900 2,050 2,450 7,400 6,400
Options (change) 5,780 4,460 1,865 2,230 6,956 6,016
Destination 895 895 895 895 850 850
Total Price $54,145 $58,295 $63,895 $65,345 $32,350 $33,550
Total Invoice $50,005 $53,835 $59,015 $60,345 $30,460 $31,588

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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: $17,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,869
Model Year201220122012201220102010
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$54,145$58,295$63,895$65,345$32,350$33,550
Adjustments for Features-3,980-3,980-3,630-4,8800-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,165$54,315$60,265$60,465$32,350$33,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$10,100$10,300$0$1,000
Total Invoice$50,005$53,835$59,015$60,345$30,460$31,588
Adjustments for Features-3,676-3,676-3,353-4,5070-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,329$50,159$55,662$55,838$30,460$31,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,830$9,333$9,509$0$940

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201220122012201220102010
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  
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Rearview camera   $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
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  
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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
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  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
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$5,530$5,530$5,180$6,430$1,550$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,980$3,980$3,630$4,880$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,676-3,676-3,353-4,5070-188

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122010
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
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
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
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
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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested2025100%
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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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