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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: $33,225

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $6,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,284

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $4,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelC301-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,700 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $23,218 $27,230 $33,160
Preferred Package 1,800    
Climate Package 900    
Multimedia Package 2,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Satellite radio 400    
Premium Package   3,700 3,400
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Heated front seats   500 500
iPod integration   400 400
HD radio   350 350
Aluminum trim     0
Preferred Package 1,692    
Climate Package 846    
Multimedia Package 1,880    
Xenon HID headlights 752 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 430 430
Leather seating surfaces 1,128    
Satellite radio 376    
Premium Package   3,365 3,095
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Heated front seats   455 455
iPod integration   365 365
HD radio   315 315
Aluminum trim     0
Options (change) 7,650 9,020 7,820
Options (change) 7,191 8,200 7,110
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $33,225 $39,245 $44,495
Total Invoice $31,284 $36,255 $41,095

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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: $4,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,973
Model Year201120092009
ModelC301-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$33,225$39,245$44,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,080-1,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,225$38,165$43,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,200
Total Invoice$31,284$36,255$41,095
Adjustments for Features0-998-1,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,284$35,257$40,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,794

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201120092009
ModelC301-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$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  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$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
Total Value of Features$1,550$2,630$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,080$1,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-998-1,044

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,201 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested202593%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested198059%
Total Not Requested140041%

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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested198064%
Total Not Requested110036%

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