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BMW i3 vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,025

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $7,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,156

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $6,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
Modeli3C30C30
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $24,700 $27,100
Base Invoice $42,020 $23,218 $25,474
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550 550
Sunroof 1,000    
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Satellite radio   400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 517 517
Sunroof 920    
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,692 1,692
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Satellite radio   376 376
Options (change) 1,700 6,450 6,450
Options (change) 1,565 6,063 6,063
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $32,025 $34,425
Total Invoice $37,080 $30,156 $32,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,044
Model Year201720112011
Modeli3C30C30
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine168hp E227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionA1M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4650, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$39,645$32,025$34,425
Adjustments for Features-2,0100-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,635$32,025$33,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$37,080$30,156$32,412
Adjustments for Features-1,8800-847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,200$30,156$31,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,409

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201720112011
Modeli3C30C30
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,450$3,440$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,010$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8800-847

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20172011
Modeli3C30
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length157.4 in167.4 in
Width69.9 in70.2 in
Height62.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,201 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft320.2 ft3

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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 washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested115053%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

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 washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested105048%

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