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Volvo C30 vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,450

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $6,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,809

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $4,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102014
ModelC30C30i3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $41,350
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $38,220
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Heated front seats     350
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 500
Navigation system 1,692 1,692  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Heated front seats     320
Options (change) 4,500 4,500 900
Options (change) 4,305 4,305 820
Destination 850 850 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $29,450 $31,650 $35,675
Total Invoice $27,809 $29,877 $32,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,690
Model Year201020102014
ModelC30C30i3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5168hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$29,450$31,650$35,675
Adjustments for Features0-875-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,450$30,775$33,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,325$0
Total Invoice$27,809$29,877$32,465
Adjustments for Features0-826-1,966
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,809$29,051$30,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,242$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW i3

Model Year201020102014
ModelC30C30i3
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $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$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,115$2,990$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-826-1,966

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20102014
ModelC30i3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length167.4 in157.4 in
Width70.2 in69.9 in
Height57.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft311.8 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%

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%

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