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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: $36,415

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $19,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,281

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $16,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelC30C305-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design528i535i550i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Navigation system 2,205 2,205      
Special order charge 300 300      
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595      
Power front seats 900 900      
Satellite radio 395        
Power-folding mirrors 250 250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150      
Universal garage door opener 225 225      
Xenon HID headlights 700 700 900    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400      
Heated front seats 450 450     500
Automatic air recirculation 200 200      
Automatic climate control, front 250 250      
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175      
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200      
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295      
Cruise control 185        
Wood trim 150 150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 550 550  
Premium Package     1,800 1,800  
Premium Package 2     4,900 4,900  
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
iPod integration         400
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350
Navigation system 2,073 2,073      
Special order charge 282 282      
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499      
Power front seats 846 846      
Satellite radio 371        
Power-folding mirrors 235 235      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141      
Universal garage door opener 212 212      
Xenon HID headlights 658 658 820    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188      
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376      
Heated front seats 423 423     455
Automatic air recirculation 188 188      
Automatic climate control, front 235 235      
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165      
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38      
Sunroof 1,128 1,128      
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277      
Cruise control 174        
Wood trim 141 141      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 500 500  
Premium Package     1,640 1,640  
Premium Package 2     4,460 4,460  
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Proximity key     910 910 910
iPod integration         365
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320
Options (change) 11,790 10,210 9,625 8,725 2,725
Options (change) 11,084 9,599 8,760 7,940 2,480
Destination 825 825 875 875 875
Total Price $36,415 $36,985 $55,550 $59,700 $63,800
Total Invoice $34,281 $34,817 $51,280 $55,105 $58,940

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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: $15,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,717
Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelC30C305-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design528i535i550i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10600, 16600, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$36,415$36,985$55,550$59,700$63,800
Adjustments for Features00-3,555-3,555-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,415$36,985$51,995$56,145$61,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0$4,150$9,050
Total Invoice$34,281$34,817$51,280$55,105$58,940
Adjustments for Features00-3,282-3,281-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,281$34,817$47,998$51,824$56,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$536$0$3,826$8,397

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelC30C305-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design528i535i550i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$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$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$1,875$1,875$5,430$5,430$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,555$3,555$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,282-3,281-2,545

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092011
ModelC305-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in116.9 in
Length167.4 in193.1 in
Width70.2 in73.2 in
Height57.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
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 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested140049%
Total Not Requested144051%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested140049%
Total Not Requested144051%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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