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Volvo C30 vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,837

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $109,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,180

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $102,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelC30C30i8
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $143,400
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $134,040
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Climate Package 412 412  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Proximity key 450 450  
Trip computer 100 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Cruise control 185 185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Satellite radio 295    
Giga World     2,000
Power front seats 774 774  
Special order charge 258 258  
Climate Package 354 354  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Blind spot warning system 598 598  
Automatic air recirculation 172 172  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344  
Proximity key 387 387  
Trip computer 86 86  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Cruise control 159 159  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Satellite radio 254    
Giga World     1,840
Options (change) 9,142 8,847 2,000
Options (change) 7,862 7,608 1,840
Destination 745 745 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $32,837 $35,292 $142,602
Total Invoice $30,180 $32,511 $133,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $101,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,319
Model Year200820082017
ModelC30C30i8
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/45-20
Total Price$32,837$35,292$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-550-8,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,837$34,742$134,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,905$0
Total Invoice$30,180$32,511$133,082
Adjustments for Features0-507-7,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,180$32,004$125,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,824$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW i8

Model Year200820082017
ModelC30C30i8
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
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 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
7 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $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
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,490$3,040$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-507-7,583

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20082017
ModelC30i8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length167.4 in184.9 in
Width70.2 in76.5 in
Height57.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft34.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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