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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: $31,350

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $25,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,520

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $23,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelC30C30Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Climate Package 900 900      
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200      
Premium Package     3,300    
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150
Aluminum trim     500    
Proximity key     500 500 500
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Climate Package 846 846      
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833      
Navigation system 1,692 1,692      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188      
Premium Package     3,005    
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955
Aluminum trim     455    
Proximity key     455 455 455
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Options (change) 6,400 5,400 7,500 3,700 3,700
Options (change) 6,016 5,076 6,825 3,365 3,365
Destination 850 850 895 895 895
Total Price $31,350 $32,550 $57,045 $59,745 $68,795
Total Invoice $29,520 $30,648 $52,660 $55,180 $63,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,392
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelC30C30Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,350$32,550$57,045$59,745$68,795
Adjustments for Features0-200-7,310-6,760-8,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,350$32,350$49,735$52,985$59,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$3,250$10,250
Total Invoice$29,520$30,648$52,660$55,180$63,505
Adjustments for Features0-188-6,748-6,243-8,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,520$30,460$45,912$48,937$55,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0$3,025$9,460

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelC30C30Z4Z4Z4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Universal garage door opener  $100  
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
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   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Media drive  $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $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
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
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 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,890$2,090$9,200$8,650$10,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$7,310$6,760$8,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-6,748-6,243-8,133

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20102012
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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested187593%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested222579%
Total Not Requested60021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

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