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Volvo C30 vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,350

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $24,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,400

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $21,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020112011201120112011
ModelC30C30X5X5X5X5X5
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900 $85,700
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390 $79,045
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 1,900 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550          
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200     1,450    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000          
Telematics service, such as OnStar     750 750 750 750  
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150 150
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350     350
Multicontour seats       900      
Premium Sound Package         1,800 1,800  
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 1,730 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517          
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188     1,320    
Sunroof 940 940          
Telematics service, such as OnStar     685 685 685 685  
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135 135 135
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455  
Proximity key     910 910 910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320     320
Multicontour seats       820      
Premium Sound Package         1,640 1,640  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 8,400 7,400 4,650 5,550 7,550 6,100 1,500
Options (change) 7,896 6,956 4,235 5,055 6,875 5,555 1,365
Destination 850 850 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $33,350 $34,550 $57,625 $61,025 $60,225 $65,875 $88,075
Total Invoice $31,400 $32,528 $53,240 $56,360 $55,605 $60,820 $81,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,223
Model Year2010201020112011201120112011
ModelC30C30X5X5X5X5X5
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T6T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10?, 6?, 6600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$33,350$34,550$57,625$61,025$60,225$65,875$88,075
Adjustments for Features0-200-6,080-7,130-5,505-5,905-9,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$34,350$51,545$53,895$54,720$59,970$78,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$2,350$3,175$8,425$26,735
Total Invoice$31,400$32,528$53,240$56,360$55,605$60,820$81,285
Adjustments for Features0-188-5,617-6,585-5,083-5,452-9,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,400$32,340$47,623$49,775$50,522$55,368$72,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0$2,152$2,899$7,745$24,622

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X5

Model Year2010201020112011201120112011
ModelC30C30X5X5X5X5X5
TrimT5T5 R-DesignxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 $1100
FWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50$50$50
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 $350$350
Universal garage door opener      $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails      $250
Cargo area partition net      $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs      $50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rails  $250$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0    $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25 
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100 
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250  $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     
USB port$25$25     
Voice control for external devices  $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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Compass      $0
Cornering lights  $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors      $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates      $100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 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   
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,450$2,650$8,530$9,580$7,955$8,355$12,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$6,080$7,130$5,505$5,905$9,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-5,617-6,585-5,083-5,452-9,040

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20102011
ModelC30X5
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in115.5 in
Length167.4 in191.2 in
Width70.2 in76.1 in
Height57.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.921.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft361.8 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 X5 xDrive35i Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested10027%
Total Not Requested27573%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested10027%
Total Not Requested27573%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested15016%
Total Not Requested80084%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested10027%
Total Not Requested27573%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested10027%
Total Not Requested27573%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

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