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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: $5,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,937

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $4,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelC30C301-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design128i135i135is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $28,885 $36,335 $39,970
Climate Package 675 675      
Power front seats 900 900      
Special order charge 300 300      
Navigation system 2,205 2,205      
Satellite radio 395        
Universal garage door opener 225 225      
Power-folding mirrors 250 250      
Proximity key 450 450      
Compass 250 250      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275        
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200      
Wood trim 150 150 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200      
Xenon HID headlights 700 700 900    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 380 380 380
Trip computer 100 100      
Automatic climate control, front 250 250      
Automatic air recirculation 200 200      
Fog lights 295        
Cruise control 185        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 550 550 550
Technology Package     2,350 2,350 2,350
Cold Weather Package     700    
Premium Package     3,600 2,400 2,400
Heated front seats       500 500
Climate Package 634 634      
Power front seats 846 846      
Special order charge 282 282      
Navigation system 2,073 2,073      
Satellite radio 371        
Universal garage door opener 212 212      
Power-folding mirrors 235 235      
Proximity key 423 423      
Compass 235 235      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259        
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277      
Sunroof 1,128 1,128      
Wood trim 141 141 455    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188      
Xenon HID headlights 658 658 820    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 345 345 345
Trip computer 94 94      
Automatic climate control, front 235 235      
Automatic air recirculation 188 188      
Fog lights 277        
Cruise control 174        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 500 500 500
Technology Package     2,140 2,140 2,140
Cold Weather Package     635    
Premium Package     3,275 2,185 2,185
Heated front seats       455 455
Options (change) 11,425 9,275 8,980 6,180 6,180
Options (change) 10,740 8,719 8,170 5,625 5,625
Destination 825 825 925 925 925
Total Price $36,050 $36,050 $41,105 $46,405 $50,355
Total Invoice $33,937 $33,937 $37,980 $42,885 $46,520

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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: $4,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,207
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelC30C301-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design128i135i135is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$36,050$36,050$41,105$46,405$50,355
Adjustments for Features00-905-1,105-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,050$36,050$40,200$45,300$49,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$5,100$8,875
Total Invoice$33,937$33,937$37,980$42,885$46,520
Adjustments for Features00-836-1,021-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,937$33,937$37,144$41,864$45,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$4,720$8,193

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelC30C301-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design128i135i135is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,650$1,650$2,555$2,755$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$905$1,105$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments00-836-1,021-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092013
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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
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 Requested333080%
Total Not Requested85020%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested153074%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested153074%
Total Not Requested55026%

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