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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: $33,225

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $24,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,284

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $22,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015201520152015
ModelC305-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $93,600
Base Invoice $23,218 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $86,790
Multimedia Package 2,000            
Preferred Package 1,800            
Climate Package 900            
Xenon HID headlights 800            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200            
Satellite radio 400            
M Sport Line   3,150          
Premium Package   2,600          
Aluminum trim   0     0    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Multimedia Package 1,880            
Preferred Package 1,692            
Climate Package 846            
Xenon HID headlights 752            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128            
Satellite radio 376            
M Sport Line   2,865          
Premium Package   2,365          
Aluminum trim   0     0    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 7,650 6,800 1,050 1,050 1,050 500 0
Options (change) 7,191 6,185 955 955 955 455 0
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,225 $57,745 $57,645 $59,145 $63,945 $66,395 $95,895
Total Invoice $31,284 $53,815 $53,780 $55,160 $59,580 $61,840 $89,085

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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: $20,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,379
Model Year2011201520152015201520152015
ModelC305-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$33,225$57,745$57,645$59,145$63,945$66,395$95,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,455-3,705-3,705-3,505-5,605-7,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,225$53,290$53,940$55,440$60,440$60,790$88,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$650$2,150$7,150$7,500$34,775
Total Invoice$31,284$53,815$53,780$55,160$59,580$61,840$89,085
Adjustments for Features0-4,152-3,457-3,455-3,266-5,220-7,274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,284$49,663$50,323$51,705$56,314$56,620$81,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$660$2,042$6,651$6,957$32,148

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2011201520152015201520152015
ModelC305-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimT5528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100   $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350     
Proximity key $250   $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
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
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$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      
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
Body kit (gray/black)$0      
Rear spoiler      $200
Wheel-lip moldings$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      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250    $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, passenger seat$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
Wood trim  $300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,225$6,680$5,930$5,930$5,730$7,830$10,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,455$3,705$3,705$3,505$5,605$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,152-3,457-3,455-3,266-5,220-7,274

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112015
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 Weight3,201 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested2175100%
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

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
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
Body kit0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

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