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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: $33,600

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $25,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,710

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $24,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017
ModelC30C305-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design540i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $56,450
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $53,180
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950  
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 700
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     650
Temporary spare tire     150
Navigation system 1,692 1,692  
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833  
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 645
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Sunroof 940 940  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     600
Temporary spare tire     140
Options (change) 8,650 7,650 2,000
Options (change) 8,206 7,266 1,840
Destination 850 850 995
Total Price $33,600 $34,800 $59,445
Total Invoice $31,710 $32,838 $56,015

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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: $21,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,989
Model Year201020102017
ModelC30C305-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design540i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5335hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,600$34,800$59,445
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,600$34,600$54,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$31,710$32,838$56,015
Adjustments for Features0-189-4,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,710$32,649$51,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$939$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201020102017
ModelC30C305-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design540i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat  $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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
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
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,575$2,775$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-4,316

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102017
ModelC305-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in117.1 in
Length167.4 in194.6 in
Width70.2 in73.5 in
Height57.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,847 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft318.7 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 seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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 seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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