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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: $32,350

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $21,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,460

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $19,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelC30C305-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950        
Climate Package 900 900        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,900 1,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000        
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200 1,450      
Cold Weather Package     1,450 1,450   1,450
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Heated front seats         500  
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833        
Climate Package 846 846        
Navigation system 1,692 1,692 1,730 1,730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500 500 500  
Sunroof 940 940        
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188 1,320      
Cold Weather Package     1,320 1,320   1,320
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0
Proximity key     910 910 910 910
Heated front seats         455  
Options (change) 7,400 6,400 6,350 4,900 2,050 2,450
Options (change) 6,956 6,016 5,780 4,460 1,865 2,230
Destination 850 850 895 895 895 895
Total Price $32,350 $33,550 $54,145 $58,295 $63,895 $65,345
Total Invoice $30,460 $31,588 $50,005 $53,835 $59,015 $60,345

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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: $17,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,869
Model Year201020102012201220122012
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$32,350$33,550$54,145$58,295$63,895$65,345
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,980-3,980-3,630-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,350$33,350$50,165$54,315$60,265$60,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$4,150$10,100$10,300
Total Invoice$30,460$31,588$50,005$53,835$59,015$60,345
Adjustments for Features0-188-3,676-3,676-3,353-4,507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,460$31,400$46,329$50,159$55,662$55,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0$3,830$9,333$9,509

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201020102012201220122012
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
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera     $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    
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
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
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
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
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$1,550$1,750$5,530$5,530$5,180$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,980$3,980$3,630$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-3,676-3,676-3,353-4,507

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102012
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?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested2025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
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%

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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