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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: $33,945

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $3,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,962

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $3,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320112011
ModelC301-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,500 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $23,970 $27,295 $33,640
Platinum Package 5,000    
Climate Package 800    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Premium Package   2,650 1,950
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Proximity key   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Aluminum trim     0
Platinum Package 4,700    
Climate Package 752    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500 500
Premium Package   2,410 1,775
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Proximity key   455 455
Heated front seats   455 455
Aluminum trim     0
Options (change) 7,550 7,550 5,950
Options (change) 7,097 6,870 5,415
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $33,945 $37,875 $43,175
Total Invoice $31,962 $35,040 $39,930

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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: $2,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,917
Model Year201320112011
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$33,945$37,875$43,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-1,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,945$36,620$41,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,350
Total Invoice$31,962$35,040$39,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,161-1,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,962$33,879$38,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,937

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201320112011
ModelC301-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
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  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
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$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  
Fog lights $125$125
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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$1,500$2,755$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$1,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,161-1,114

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See a complete comparison of Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20132011
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 Weight3,212 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested362583%
Total Not Requested75017%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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
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 Requested200558%
Total Not Requested145042%

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?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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
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 Requested110549%
Total Not Requested115051%

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