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Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,050

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $4,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,937

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $3,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelC30C301-Series1-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $29,150 $36,050
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $27,000 $33,345
Climate Package 675 675    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,100 2,100
Special order charge 300 300    
Power front seats 900 900    
Satellite radio 395      
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295    
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Power-folding mirrors 250 250    
Compass 250 250    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700 900  
Wood trim 150 150    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Proximity key 450 450 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 350 350
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Automatic air recirculation 200 200    
Fog lights 295      
Cruise control 185      
Trip computer 100 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 550 550
Premium Package     4,100 3,400
HD radio     350 350
iPod integration     400 400
Heated front seats     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Climate Package 634 634    
Navigation system 2,073 2,073 1,910 1,910
Special order charge 282 282    
Power front seats 846 846    
Satellite radio 371      
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277    
Universal garage door opener 212 212    
Power-folding mirrors 235 235    
Compass 235 235    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259      
Sunroof 1,128 1,128    
Xenon HID headlights 658 658 820  
Wood trim 141 141    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Proximity key 423 423 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 320 320
Automatic climate control, front 235 235    
Automatic air recirculation 188 188    
Fog lights 277      
Cruise control 174      
Trip computer 94 94    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 500 500
Premium Package     3,730 3,095
HD radio     315 315
iPod integration     365 365
Heated front seats     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 11,425 9,275 10,100 8,500
Options (change) 10,740 8,719 9,190 7,735
Destination 825 825 875 875
Total Price $36,050 $36,050 $40,125 $45,425
Total Invoice $33,937 $33,937 $37,065 $41,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,361
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelC30C301-Series1-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$36,050$36,050$40,125$45,425
Adjustments for Features00-830-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,050$36,050$39,295$44,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$5,150
Total Invoice$33,937$33,937$37,065$41,955
Adjustments for Features00-767-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,937$33,937$36,298$41,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$4,752

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2009200920102010
ModelC30C301-Series1-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,400$1,400$2,230$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$830$980
Value of Feature Adjustments00-767-905

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092010
ModelC301-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length167.4 in171.7 in
Width70.2 in68.8 in
Height57.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested348081%
Total Not Requested80019%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested228074%
Total Not Requested80026%

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