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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: $35,755

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $5,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,660

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $4,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelC30C301-Series1-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $28,885 $36,335
Climate Package 675 675    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,150 2,150
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    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Wood trim 150 150    
Proximity key 450 450   500
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400   380
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Automatic air recirculation 200 200    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Fog lights 295      
Cruise control 185      
Trip computer 100 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 550 550
Cold Weather Package     700  
Premium Package     3,400 1,750
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Convenience Package     1,650  
Heated front seats       500
Climate Package 634 634    
Navigation system 2,073 2,073 1,955 1,955
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    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259      
Sunroof 1,128 1,128    
Xenon HID headlights 658 658    
Wood trim 141 141    
Proximity key 423 423   455
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376   345
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Automatic air recirculation 188 188    
Automatic climate control, front 235 235    
Fog lights 277      
Cruise control 174      
Trip computer 94 94    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 500 500
Cold Weather Package     635  
Premium Package     3,095 1,595
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Convenience Package     1,500  
Heated front seats       455
Options (change) 11,130 8,980 8,800 6,180
Options (change) 10,463 8,442 8,005 5,625
Destination 825 825 895 895
Total Price $35,755 $35,755 $40,895 $46,375
Total Invoice $33,660 $33,660 $37,785 $42,855

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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: $4,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,497
Model Year2009200920122012
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$35,755$35,755$40,895$46,375
Adjustments for Features00-680-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,755$35,755$40,215$45,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$5,380
Total Invoice$33,660$33,660$37,785$42,855
Adjustments for Features00-628-721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,660$33,660$37,157$42,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$4,977

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2009200920122012
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
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  
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$1,350$1,350$2,030$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$680$780
Value of Feature Adjustments00-628-721

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelC301-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length167.4 in172.2 in
Width70.2 in68.8 in
Height57.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,209 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested338085%
Total Not Requested60015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested128081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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