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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: $34,825

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $100,877

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,788

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $92,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelC30i8
TrimT5Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,950 $136,500
Base Invoice $23,453 $126,260
Platinum Package 2,400  
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Climate Package 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 450  
Blind spot warning system 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Giga World   2,000
Platinum Package 2,256  
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Climate Package 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Proximity key 423  
Blind spot warning system 658  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 9,000 2,000
Options (change) 8,460 1,820
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $34,825 $135,702
Total Invoice $32,788 $125,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $93,852
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,008
Model Year20122015
ModelC30i8
TrimT5Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-20
Total Price$34,825$135,702
Adjustments for Features0-7,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,825$128,677
Total Invoice$32,788$125,282
Adjustments for Features0-6,486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,788$118,796

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122015
ModelC30i8
TrimT5Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
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 
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 collision mitigation $50
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$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 (gray/black)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$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 
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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,690$10,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,486

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,212 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

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested70034%
Total Not Requested135066%
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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