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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: $2,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,937

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelC30C301-Series1-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $27,295 $33,640
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      
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Power-folding mirrors 250 250    
Compass 250 250    
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Proximity key 450 450   500
Wood trim 150 150    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400   350
Fog lights 295      
Cruise control 185      
Trip computer 100 100    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Automatic air recirculation 200 200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 550 550
Premium Package     2,650 1,950
Heated front seats     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Convenience Package     1,650  
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      
Universal garage door opener 212 212    
Power-folding mirrors 235 235    
Compass 235 235    
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259      
Sunroof 1,128 1,128    
Xenon HID headlights 658 658    
Proximity key 423 423   455
Wood trim 141 141    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376   320
Fog lights 277      
Cruise control 174      
Trip computer 94 94    
Automatic climate control, front 235 235    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Automatic air recirculation 188 188    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 500 500
Premium Package     2,410 1,775
Heated front seats     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Convenience Package     1,500  
Options (change) 11,425 9,275 7,800 6,300
Options (change) 10,740 8,719 7,095 5,735
Destination 825 825 875 875
Total Price $36,050 $36,050 $38,125 $43,525
Total Invoice $33,937 $33,937 $35,265 $40,250

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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: $1,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $491
Model Year2009200920112011
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, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$36,050$36,050$38,125$43,525
Adjustments for Features00-905-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,050$36,050$37,220$42,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$5,250
Total Invoice$33,937$33,937$35,265$40,250
Adjustments for Features00-837-976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,937$33,937$34,428$39,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$4,846

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2009200920112011
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
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
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$2,305$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$905$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments00-837-976

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092011
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested258075%
Total Not Requested87525%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

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?
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested138061%
Total Not Requested87539%

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