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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: $33,050

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $106,852

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,118

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $98,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016
ModelC30C30i8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $140,700
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $130,125
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950  
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Giga World     2,000
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 940 940  
Navigation system 1,692 1,692  
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833  
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Giga World     1,820
Options (change) 8,100 7,100 2,000
Options (change) 7,614 6,674 1,820
Destination 850 850 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $33,050 $34,250 $139,902
Total Invoice $31,118 $32,246 $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: $98,877
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,667
Model Year201020102016
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$33,050$34,250$139,902
Adjustments for Features0-200-7,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,050$34,050$131,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$31,118$32,246$129,147
Adjustments for Features0-188-7,362
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,118$32,058$121,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW i8

Model Year201020102016
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 
Universal garage door opener  $100
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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
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
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
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$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$2,715$2,915$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-7,362

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20102016
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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145072%
Total Not Requested57528%
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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
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 seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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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