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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: $36,490

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $9,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,429

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $8,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelC301-Series
TrimT5135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,500 $39,300
Base Invoice $23,970 $36,335
Platinum Package 5,000  
Climate Package 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
2.5L I5 1,295  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Navigation system   2,150
Heated front seats   500
Aluminum trim   0
Proximity key   500
7-speed automated manual   450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Platinum Package 4,700  
Climate Package 752  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
2.5L I5 1,217  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 1,320
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500
Navigation system   1,955
Heated front seats   455
Aluminum trim   0
Proximity key   455
7-speed automated manual   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 10,095 5,950
Options (change) 9,564 5,435
Destination 895 895
Total Price $36,490 $46,145
Total Invoice $34,429 $42,665

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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: $9,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,727
Model Year20132012
ModelC301-Series
TrimT5135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine250hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$36,490$46,145
Adjustments for Features0-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,490$45,595
Total Invoice$34,429$42,665
Adjustments for Features0-509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,429$42,156

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelC301-Series
TrimT5135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,525$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-509

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,211 lb.3,439 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

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
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 135i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
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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