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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: $33,350

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $20,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,400

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $18,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020132013201320132013
ModelC30C305-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950          
Climate Package 900 900          
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 1,000 1,000          
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          
Premium Package     2,600 1,500 1,500    
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Wood trim             0
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833          
Climate Package 846 846          
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 940 940          
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          
Premium Package     2,365 1,365 1,365    
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 8,400 7,400 5,550 4,450 2,550 500 0
Options (change) 7,896 6,956 5,050 4,050 2,320 455 0
Destination 850 850 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,350 $34,550 $54,275 $58,775 $64,875 $64,125 $92,425
Total Invoice $31,400 $32,528 $50,130 $54,285 $59,915 $59,245 $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: $16,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,008
Model Year2010201020132013201320132013
ModelC30C305-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$33,350$34,550$54,275$58,775$64,875$64,125$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,030-4,030-4,030-3,880-7,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$34,350$50,245$54,745$60,845$60,245$85,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$4,500$10,600$10,000$35,175
Total Invoice$31,400$32,528$50,130$54,285$59,915$59,245$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-188-3,722-3,722-3,722-3,585-6,472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,400$32,340$46,408$50,563$56,193$55,660$78,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0$4,155$9,785$9,252$32,510

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2010201020132013201320132013
ModelC30C305-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100  
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 $150
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0    $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0      
Rear spoiler $200    $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote      $200
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50    $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$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$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
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$2,475$2,675$6,505$6,505$6,505$6,355$9,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,030$4,030$4,030$3,880$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-3,722-3,722-3,722-3,585-6,472

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102013
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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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%
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

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%
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

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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