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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: $34,375

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $28,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,365

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $25,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelC305-Series
TrimT5535i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,950 $55,400
Base Invoice $23,453 $51,150
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Climate Package 900  
Platinum Package 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo cover 250  
Proximity key 450 1,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,450
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system   1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Climate Package 846  
Platinum Package 2,256  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Cargo cover 235  
Proximity key 423 910
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 1,320
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Navigation system   1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 8,550 6,195
Options (change) 8,037 5,635
Destination 875 825
Total Price $34,375 $62,420
Total Invoice $32,365 $57,610

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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: $23,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,193
Model Year20122009
ModelC305-Series
TrimT5535i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,375$62,420
Adjustments for Features0-4,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,375$58,030
Total Invoice$32,365$57,610
Adjustments for Features0-4,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,365$53,558

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122009
ModelC305-Series
TrimT5535i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$2,475$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,052

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122009
ModelC305-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in113.6 in
Length167.4 in191.2 in
Width70.2 in72.7 in
Height57.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,212 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Premier Plus 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested180088%
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%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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