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Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,562

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $27,858

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,664

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $25,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelC30C305-Series
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0535i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $54,400
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $50,230
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,900
Special order charge 300 300  
Climate Package 412 412  
Power front seats 900 900  
Satellite radio 295    
Compass 100 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Power-folding mirrors 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Proximity key 450 450 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 700
Trip computer 100 100  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Cruise control 185 185  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Fog lights 295 295  
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Wood trim 210 210  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Cargo area partition net 145 145  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Premium Package     2,500
Heated front seats     500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,730
Special order charge 258 258  
Climate Package 354 354  
Power front seats 774 774  
Satellite radio 254    
Compass 86 86  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Power-folding mirrors 215 215  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Proximity key 387 387 910
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344 635
Trip computer 86 86  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Cruise control 159 159  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Fog lights 254 254  
Automatic air recirculation 172 172  
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Wood trim 181 181  
Cargo cover 155 155  
Cargo area partition net 125 125  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Premium Package     2,275
Heated front seats     455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 10,867 10,572 7,195
Options (change) 9,346 9,092 6,545
Destination 745 745 825
Total Price $34,562 $37,017 $62,420
Total Invoice $31,664 $33,995 $57,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,708
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,184
Model Year200820082008
ModelC30C305-Series
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0535i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$34,562$37,017$62,420
Adjustments for Features0-450-5,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,562$36,567$57,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,005$0
Total Invoice$31,664$33,995$57,600
Adjustments for Features0-413-4,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,664$33,582$52,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,918$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820082008
ModelC30C305-Series
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0535i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo organizer  $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,050$2,500$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-413-4,752

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelC305-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in113.6 in
Length167.4 in191.2 in
Width70.2 in72.7 in
Height57.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

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