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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: $33,225

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $20,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,284

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $18,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC30
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $24,700
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $23,218
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450   1,450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450       1,200
Navigation system 1,900 1,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   550
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Heated front seats     500    
Climate Package         900
Multimedia Package         2,000
Preferred Package         1,800
Xenon HID headlights         800
Satellite radio         400
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320   1,320  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320       1,128
Navigation system 1,730 1,730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   517
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Heated front seats     455    
Climate Package         846
Multimedia Package         1,880
Preferred Package         1,692
Xenon HID headlights         752
Satellite radio         376
Options (change) 5,700 4,250 1,400 1,800 7,650
Options (change) 5,190 3,870 1,275 1,640 7,191
Destination 895 895 895 895 875
Total Price $53,495 $57,645 $63,245 $64,695 $33,225
Total Invoice $49,415 $53,245 $58,425 $59,755 $31,284

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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: $16,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,778
Model Year20122012201220122011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC30
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$53,495$57,645$63,245$64,695$33,225
Adjustments for Features-3,630-3,630-3,280-4,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,865$54,015$59,965$60,165$33,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$10,100$10,300$0
Total Invoice$49,415$53,245$58,425$59,755$31,284
Adjustments for Features-3,353-3,353-3,030-4,1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,062$49,892$55,395$55,571$31,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,830$9,333$9,509$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122012201220122011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC30
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $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
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
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
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Wheel-lip moldings    $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
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $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
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear    $100
Headlight washers$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 
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
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat   $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  
Total Value of Features$5,630$5,630$5,280$6,530$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,630$3,630$3,280$4,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,353-3,353-3,030-4,1840

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122011
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.3,201 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

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%
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%

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%
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%

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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
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 seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested2175100%
Total Not Requested00%

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