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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: $35,470

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $104,432

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,392

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $95,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
Modeli8C30C30
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $140,700 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $130,125 $22,372 $24,393
Giga World 2,000    
Preferred Package   1,595 1,595
Power front seats   900 900
Special order charge   300 300
Navigation system   2,205 2,205
Leather seating surfaces   1,200 200
Cruise control   185  
Blind spot warning system   695 695
Heated front seats   450 450
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Bluetooth cell phone link   295 295
Automatic climate control, front   250 250
Universal garage door opener   225 225
Automatic air recirculation   200 200
Rain-sensing wipers   175 175
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525 525
Xenon HID headlights   700 700
Satellite radio   395  
Giga World 1,820    
Preferred Package   1,499 1,499
Power front seats   846 846
Special order charge   282 282
Navigation system   2,073 2,073
Leather seating surfaces   1,128 188
Cruise control   174  
Blind spot warning system   653 653
Heated front seats   423 423
Obstacle detection, rear   376 376
Bluetooth cell phone link   277 277
Automatic climate control, front   235 235
Universal garage door opener   212 212
Automatic air recirculation   188 188
Rain-sensing wipers   165 165
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   141 141
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494 494
Xenon HID headlights   658 658
Satellite radio   371  
Options (change) 2,000 10,845 9,265
Options (change) 1,820 10,195 8,710
Destination 995 825 825
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $139,902 $35,470 $36,040
Total Invoice $129,147 $33,392 $33,928

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $97,007
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,901
Model Year201620092009
Modeli8C30C30
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11650, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$139,902$35,470$36,040
Adjustments for Features-7,4250-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,477$35,470$35,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$470
Total Invoice$129,147$33,392$33,928
Adjustments for Features-6,8540-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,293$33,392$33,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$442

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201620092009
Modeli8C30C30
TrimBaseT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$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 warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper $175$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  $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 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$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$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  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,190$2,765$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,425$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8540-94

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20162009
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.3,202 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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