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BMW i8 vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,645

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $101,057

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,620

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $92,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
Modeli8C30
TrimBaseT5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $136,500 $25,500
Base Invoice $126,260 $23,970
Giga World 2,000  
Platinum Package   5,000
Climate Package   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Blind spot warning system   700
Leather seating surfaces   1,200
Giga World 1,820  
Platinum Package   4,700
Climate Package   752
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
Blind spot warning system   658
Leather seating surfaces   1,128
Options (change) 2,000 8,250
Options (change) 1,820 7,755
Destination 995 895
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $135,702 $34,645
Total Invoice $125,282 $32,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,032
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,176
Model Year20152013
Modeli8C30
TrimBaseT5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH227hp I5
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20205/50-17
Total Price$135,702$34,645
Adjustments for Features-7,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$128,677$34,645
Total Invoice$125,282$32,620
Adjustments for Features-6,4860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$118,796$32,620

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20152013
Modeli8C30
TrimBaseT5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$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
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,715$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4860

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20152013
Modeli8C30
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in103.9 in
Length184.9 in167.4 in
Width76.5 in70.2 in
Height50.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,212 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.720.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested252558%
Total Not Requested185042%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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