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Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,025

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $20,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,915

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $19,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelC30C30Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Power front seats 900 900      
Special order charge 300 300      
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595      
Navigation system 2,205 2,205      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 550 550 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295      
Automatic air recirculation 200 200      
Automatic climate control, front 250 250      
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Cruise control 185        
Power-folding mirrors 250 250      
Universal garage door opener 225 225      
Compass 250 250      
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175      
Wood trim 150 150 0   0
Heated front seats 450 450 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 750 750 750
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200 1,250    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275        
CD changer, in-dash 475 475      
Satellite radio 395        
Technology Package     2,250 2,250 2,250
CD changer, remote     600 600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Power front seats 846 846      
Special order charge 282 282      
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499      
Navigation system 2,073 2,073      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 500 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277      
Automatic air recirculation 188 188      
Automatic climate control, front 235 235      
Xenon HID headlights 658 658      
Cruise control 174        
Power-folding mirrors 235 235      
Universal garage door opener 212 212      
Compass 235 235      
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165      
Wood trim 141 141 0   0
Heated front seats 423 423 455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 685 685 685
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188 1,140    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259        
CD changer, in-dash 447 447      
Satellite radio 371        
Technology Package     2,050 2,050 2,050
CD changer, remote     545 545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 11,400 9,545 6,250 5,000 5,000
Options (change) 10,718 8,974 5,695 4,555 4,555
Destination 825 825 995 995 995
Total Price $36,025 $36,320 $56,945 $63,495 $72,345
Total Invoice $33,915 $34,192 $53,095 $59,130 $67,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,504
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelC30C30Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,025$36,320$56,945$63,495$72,345
Adjustments for Features00-7,160-8,560-9,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,025$36,320$49,785$54,935$62,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$5,150$13,050
Total Invoice$33,915$34,192$53,095$59,130$67,270
Adjustments for Features00-6,676-7,972-8,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,915$34,192$46,419$51,158$58,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$277$0$4,739$12,008

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelC30C30Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Voice recorder  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,140$3,140$10,300$11,700$12,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,160$8,560$9,510
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,676-7,972-8,843

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20092016
ModelC30Z4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in98.3 in
Length167.4 in166.9 in
Width70.2 in70.5 in
Height57.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

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