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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: $35,470

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $104,432

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,392

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $95,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelC30C30i8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $140,700
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $130,125
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Special order charge 300 300  
Power front seats 900 900  
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595  
Satellite radio 395    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Cruise control 185    
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Giga World     2,000
Navigation system 2,073 2,073  
Special order charge 282 282  
Power front seats 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499  
Satellite radio 371    
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Automatic air recirculation 188 188  
Cruise control 174    
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Heated front seats 423 423  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141  
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Blind spot warning system 653 653  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Giga World     1,820
Options (change) 10,845 9,265 2,000
Options (change) 10,195 8,710 1,820
Destination 825 825 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $35,470 $36,040 $139,902
Total Invoice $33,392 $33,928 $129,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $97,007
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,901
Model Year200920092016
ModelC30C30i8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/45-20
Total Price$35,470$36,040$139,902
Adjustments for Features0-100-7,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,470$35,940$132,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0
Total Invoice$33,392$33,928$129,147
Adjustments for Features0-94-6,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,392$33,834$122,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW i8

Model Year200920092016
ModelC30C30i8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
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$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
Handwriting recognition  $200
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$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 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
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$2,765$2,865$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-6,854

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20092016
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 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 seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

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 seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

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