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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: $6,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,284

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $5,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelC301-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,700 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $23,218 $28,885 $36,335
Preferred Package 1,800    
Climate Package 900    
Xenon HID headlights 800 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,200   1,450
Satellite radio 400    
Cold Weather Package   700  
Premium Package   3,400  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     500
Preferred Package 1,692    
Climate Package 846    
Xenon HID headlights 752 820  
Multimedia Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,128   1,320
Satellite radio 376    
Cold Weather Package   635  
Premium Package   3,095  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Aluminum trim     0
Heated front seats     455
Options (change) 7,650 8,050 5,000
Options (change) 7,191 7,325 4,550
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $33,225 $40,145 $45,195
Total Invoice $31,284 $37,105 $41,780

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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: $6,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,008
Model Year201120122012
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, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$33,225$40,145$45,195
Adjustments for Features0-880-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,225$39,265$45,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,830
Total Invoice$31,284$37,105$41,780
Adjustments for Features0-813-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,284$36,292$41,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,396

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201120122012
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 
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  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250  
USB port$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  
Compass $0 
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$1,600$2,480$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-813-92

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,201 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?
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
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 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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