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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: $32,837

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $109,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,180

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $102,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
Modeli8C30C30
TrimBaseVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $143,400 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $134,040 $21,573 $24,158
Giga World 2,000    
Power front seats   900 900
Special order charge   300 300
Climate Package   412 412
Navigation system   2,205 2,205
Leather seating surfaces   1,200 1,200
Blind spot warning system   695 695
Proximity key   450 450
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Automatic climate control, front   250 250
Universal garage door opener   225 225
Automatic air recirculation   200 200
Cruise control   185 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   150 150
Trip computer   100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Xenon HID headlights   700 700
Satellite radio   295  
Giga World 1,840    
Power front seats   774 774
Special order charge   258 258
Climate Package   354 354
Navigation system   1,896 1,896
Leather seating surfaces   1,032 1,032
Blind spot warning system   598 598
Proximity key   387 387
Obstacle detection, rear   344 344
Automatic climate control, front   215 215
Universal garage door opener   194 194
Automatic air recirculation   172 172
Cruise control   159 159
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Trip computer   86 86
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408 408
Xenon HID headlights   602 602
Satellite radio   254  
Options (change) 2,000 9,142 8,847
Options (change) 1,840 7,862 7,608
Destination 995 745 745
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $32,837 $35,292
Total Invoice $133,082 $30,180 $32,511

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $101,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,319
Model Year201720082008
Modeli8C30C30
TrimBaseVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$142,602$32,837$35,292
Adjustments for Features-8,1250-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,477$32,837$34,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,905
Total Invoice$133,082$30,180$32,511
Adjustments for Features-7,5830-507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,499$30,180$32,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,824

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201720082008
Modeli8C30C30
TrimBaseVersion 1.0Version 2.0
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
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
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  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$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
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
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$10,615$2,490$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,125$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5830-507

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20172008
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 Version 1.0

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%
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

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%
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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