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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: $35,325

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $57,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,257

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $52,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelC30C305-Series
TrimT5T5 R-DesignM5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $90,200
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $83,165
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  
Wood trim 150 150 0
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Power-folding mirrors 250 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Trip computer 100 100  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Cruise control 185    
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
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  
Wood trim 141 141 0
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Power-folding mirrors 235 235  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141  
Trip computer 94 94  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Cruise control 174    
Automatic air recirculation 188 188  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259    
CD changer, in-dash 447 447  
Options (change) 10,700 9,240 0
Options (change) 10,060 8,687 0
Destination 825 825 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,325 $36,015 $92,425
Total Invoice $33,257 $33,905 $85,390

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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: $50,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,008
Model Year200920092013
ModelC30C305-Series
TrimT5T5 R-DesignM5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5560hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$35,325$36,015$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-325-6,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,325$35,690$85,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$33,257$33,905$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-306-6,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,257$33,599$79,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$342$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920092013
ModelC30C305-Series
TrimT5T5 R-DesignM5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
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 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights $125 
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 
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,375$1,700$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-306-6,125

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092013
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%

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