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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: $34,375

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $25,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,365

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $22,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelC30X5X5X5X5X5
TrimT5xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,950 $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $87,250
Base Invoice $23,453 $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $80,450
Premier Plus Package 2,000          
Climate Package 900          
Xenon HID headlights 800          
Platinum Package 2,400          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550          
Cargo cover 250          
Leather seating surfaces 1,200          
Proximity key 450 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Navigation system   1,900 1,900 1,900    
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150 150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350 350
Wood trim           0
Premier Plus Package 1,880          
Climate Package 846          
Xenon HID headlights 752          
Platinum Package 2,256          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517          
Cargo cover 235          
Leather seating surfaces 1,128          
Proximity key 423 910 910 910 910 910
Navigation system   1,730 1,730 1,730    
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135 135 135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320 320
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 8,550 3,400 3,400 3,400 1,500 1,500
Options (change) 8,037 3,095 3,095 3,095 1,365 1,365
Destination 875 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $34,375 $59,495 $61,995 $60,995 $66,595 $89,645
Total Invoice $32,365 $54,955 $57,255 $56,335 $61,505 $82,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,819
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelC30X5X5X5X5X5
TrimT5xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T6T8T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$34,375$59,495$61,995$60,995$66,595$89,645
Adjustments for Features0-7,330-7,430-7,130-7,330-8,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,375$52,165$54,565$53,865$59,265$80,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400$1,700$7,100$28,485
Total Invoice$32,365$54,955$57,255$56,335$61,505$82,710
Adjustments for Features0-6,771-6,862-6,585-6,770-8,299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,365$48,184$50,393$49,750$54,735$74,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,209$1,566$6,551$26,227

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X5

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelC30X5X5X5X5X5
TrimT5xDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 $1100
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$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$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$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  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$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     
Compass     $0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100     
Fog lights $125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50    $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    $100
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     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$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
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,300$9,630$9,730$9,430$9,630$11,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,330$7,430$7,130$7,330$8,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,771-6,862-6,585-6,770-8,299

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,212 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

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 trim100Yes
Total Requested190093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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%

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%

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%

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