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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: $35,120

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $24,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,063

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $21,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelC30C305-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design530i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $52,100
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $48,110
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Compass 250 250  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,900
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200 1,450
Proximity key 450 450 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 700
Satellite radio 395   595
Heated front seats 450 450 500
Cruise control 185    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Fog lights 295    
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175  
Trip computer 100 100  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Wood trim 150 150  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Cargo area partition net 145 145  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
HD radio     500
Power front seats 846 846  
Special order charge 282 282  
Compass 235 235  
Navigation system 2,073 2,073 1,730
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188 1,320
Proximity key 423 423 910
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 635
Satellite radio 371   540
Heated front seats 423 423 455
Cruise control 174    
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Fog lights 277    
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165  
Trip computer 94 94  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Wood trim 141 141  
Cargo cover 169 169  
Cargo area partition net 136 136  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
HD radio     455
Options (change) 10,495 8,620 6,645
Options (change) 9,866 8,104 6,045
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $35,120 $35,395 $59,440
Total Invoice $33,063 $33,322 $54,850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,534
Model Year200920092007
ModelC30C305-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design530i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5255hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$35,120$35,395$59,440
Adjustments for Features00-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,120$35,395$55,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$33,063$33,322$54,850
Adjustments for Features00-3,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,063$33,322$51,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$259$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920092007
ModelC30C305-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design530i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
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
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$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,175$2,175$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,253

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092007
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.3,649 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 T5

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 T5 R-Design

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 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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