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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: $36,740

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $21,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,586

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $18,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201420142014201420142014
ModelC30C305-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900 $92,900
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970 $85,650
Climate Package 675 675            
Navigation system 2,205 2,205            
Special order charge 300 300            
Power front seats 900 900            
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 550 550 550 550    
Wood trim 150 150           0
Automatic air recirculation 200 200            
Automatic climate control, front 250 250            
Sunroof 1,200 1,200            
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40            
Universal garage door opener 225 225            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150            
Power-folding mirrors 250 250            
Xenon HID headlights 700 700            
Cruise control 185              
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295            
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 750 750 750 750    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200            
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275              
Satellite radio 395              
M Sport Line     3,150          
Premium Package     2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500  
Rear spoiler               0
Climate Package 634 634            
Navigation system 2,073 2,073            
Special order charge 282 282            
Power front seats 846 846            
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 500 500 500 500    
Wood trim 141 141           0
Automatic air recirculation 188 188            
Automatic climate control, front 235 235            
Sunroof 1,128 1,128            
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38            
Universal garage door opener 212 212            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141            
Power-folding mirrors 235 235            
Xenon HID headlights 658 658            
Cruise control 174              
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277            
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 685 685 685 685    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188            
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259              
Satellite radio 371              
M Sport Line     2,865          
Premium Package     2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365    
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455 455  
Rear spoiler               0
Options (change) 12,115 10,260 7,550 3,300 3,300 3,300 500 0
Options (change) 11,389 9,645 6,870 3,005 3,005 3,005 455 0
Destination 825 825 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,740 $37,035 $57,975 $59,325 $60,825 $65,625 $65,325 $95,125
Total Invoice $34,586 $34,863 $53,515 $54,800 $56,180 $60,600 $60,350 $87,875

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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: $17,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,209
Model Year20092009201420142014201420142014
ModelC30C305-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$36,740$37,035$57,975$59,325$60,825$65,625$65,325$95,125
Adjustments for Features00-4,030-3,905-3,905-3,905-4,105-6,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,740$37,035$53,945$55,420$56,920$61,720$61,220$88,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$1,475$2,975$7,775$7,275$34,975
Total Invoice$34,586$34,863$53,515$54,800$56,180$60,600$60,350$87,875
Adjustments for Features00-3,720-3,607-3,607-3,606-3,792-5,732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,586$34,863$49,795$51,193$52,573$56,994$56,558$82,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$277$0$1,398$2,778$7,199$6,763$32,348

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092009201420142014201420142014
ModelC30C305-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual       $1200
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera      $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150      
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$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$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0     
Body kit $0$0    $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0       
Rear spoiler$200$200     $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75      
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25      
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25      
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100      
Fog lights$125$125$125     
Headlight washers$50$50     $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat       $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat       $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat      $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat      $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner       $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0     $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,575$2,575$6,605$6,480$6,480$6,480$6,680$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,030$3,905$3,905$3,905$4,105$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,720-3,607-3,607-3,606-3,792-5,732

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092014
ModelC305-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in116.9 in
Length167.4 in193.4 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 in35.3 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%
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%

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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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