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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: $35,715

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $19,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,622

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $17,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelC30C305-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Climate Package 675 675        
Power front seats 900 900        
Special order charge 300 300        
Navigation system 2,205 2,205        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 550 550 550  
Wood trim 150 150        
Cruise control 185          
Automatic air recirculation 200 200        
Automatic climate control, front 250 250        
Sunroof 1,200 1,200        
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150        
Trip computer 100 100        
Power-folding mirrors 250 250        
Fog lights 295          
Xenon HID headlights 700 700        
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295        
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400   750 750  
Proximity key 450 450 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200        
Universal garage door opener 225 225        
Satellite radio 395          
Cold Weather Package     1,450 1,450   1,450
Premium Package     2,250      
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Technology Package     1,850 1,850    
Heated front seats         500  
Climate Package 634 634        
Power front seats 846 846        
Special order charge 282 282        
Navigation system 2,073 2,073        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 500 500 500  
Wood trim 141 141        
Cruise control 174          
Automatic air recirculation 188 188        
Automatic climate control, front 235 235        
Sunroof 1,128 1,128        
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141        
Trip computer 94 94        
Power-folding mirrors 235 235        
Fog lights 277          
Xenon HID headlights 658 658        
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277        
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376   685 685  
Proximity key 423 423 910 910 910 910
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188        
Universal garage door opener 212 212        
Satellite radio 371          
Cold Weather Package     1,320 1,320   1,320
Premium Package     2,050      
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Technology Package     1,685 1,685    
Heated front seats         455  
Options (change) 11,090 9,215 7,450 5,950 3,150 2,800
Options (change) 10,425 8,663 6,785 5,420 2,870 2,550
Destination 825 825 895 895 895 895
Total Price $35,715 $35,990 $55,245 $59,345 $64,995 $65,695
Total Invoice $33,622 $33,881 $51,010 $54,795 $60,020 $60,665

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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: $15,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,436
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelC30C305-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$35,715$35,990$55,245$59,345$64,995$65,695
Adjustments for Features00-4,280-3,830-3,280-4,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,715$35,990$50,965$55,515$61,715$61,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$4,550$10,750$10,600
Total Invoice$33,622$33,881$51,010$54,795$60,020$60,665
Adjustments for Features00-3,952-3,536-3,029-3,814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,622$33,881$47,058$51,259$56,991$56,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$259$0$4,201$9,933$9,793

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelC30C305-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350   
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
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$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$2,050$2,050$6,330$5,880$5,330$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,280$3,830$3,280$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,952-3,536-3,029-3,814

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092012
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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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