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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: $32,350

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $7,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,460

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $6,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelC30C301-Series1-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $28,885 $36,335
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950    
Climate Package 900 900    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200   1,450
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Cold Weather Package     700  
Premium Package     3,400  
Proximity key     500 500
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Aluminum trim       0
Heated front seats       500
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833    
Climate Package 846 846    
Navigation system 1,692 1,692 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188   1,320
Sunroof 940 940    
Cold Weather Package     635  
Premium Package     3,095  
Proximity key     455 455
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Aluminum trim       0
Heated front seats       455
Options (change) 7,400 6,400 8,200 5,150
Options (change) 6,956 6,016 7,460 4,685
Destination 850 850 895 895
Total Price $32,350 $33,550 $40,295 $45,345
Total Invoice $30,460 $31,588 $37,240 $41,915

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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: $6,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,643
Model Year2010201020122012
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$32,350$33,550$40,295$45,345
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,230-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,350$33,350$39,065$44,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$5,830
Total Invoice$30,460$31,588$37,240$41,915
Adjustments for Features0-188-1,137-416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,460$31,400$36,103$41,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0$5,396

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2010201020122012
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 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
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
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0 
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,150$1,350$2,380$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,230$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-1,137-416

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20102012
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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested187593%
Total Not Requested1507%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested278070%
Total Not Requested120030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

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%

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