Volvo C30 Volvo C30 2012 BMW Z4 BMW Z4 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,670

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $24,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,597

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $22,798

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelC30Z4
TrimT5sDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $24,950 $56,950
Base Invoice $23,453 $53,075
Climate Package 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Platinum Package 2,400  
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Proximity key 450  
2.5L I5 1,295  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Technology Package   2,250
Heated front seats   500
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Climate Package 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Platinum Package 2,256  
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Proximity key 423  
2.5L I5 1,217  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Technology Package   2,050
Heated front seats   455
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 10,845 3,650
Options (change) 10,269 3,325
Destination 875 995
Total Price $36,670 $61,595
Total Invoice $34,597 $57,395

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volvo C30 dealer quotes or BMW Z4 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,893
Model Year20122015
ModelC30Z4
TrimT5sDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine250hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,670$61,595
Adjustments for Features0-7,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,670$54,185
Total Invoice$34,597$57,395
Adjustments for Features0-6,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,597$50,490

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122015
ModelC30Z4
TrimT5sDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row $-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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,265$11,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,905

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,211 lb.3,538 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

Return to top

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%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
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 Requested90044%
Total Not Requested115056%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Volvo models.