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Volvo C70 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C70 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,020

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $3,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,640

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $3,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelC701-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,950 $33,100 $39,100
Base Invoice $37,553 $30,630 $36,150
Climate Package 900    
Convenience Package 1,000    
Dynamic Package 1,000    
Navigation system 2,600 2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Wood trim 150    
Premium Package   3,700 3,400
Xenon HID headlights   800  
Cold Weather Package   750 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Proximity key   500 500
iPod integration   400 400
HD radio   350 350
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Climate Package 846    
Convenience Package 940    
Dynamic Package 940    
Navigation system 2,444 1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500 500
Wood trim 141    
Premium Package   3,365 3,095
Xenon HID headlights   730  
Cold Weather Package   685 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Proximity key   455 455
iPod integration   365 365
HD radio   315 315
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Options (change) 6,200 10,095 8,845
Options (change) 5,828 9,185 8,045
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $47,025 $44,020 $48,770
Total Invoice $44,256 $40,640 $45,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo C70 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $609
Model Year201120082008
ModelC701-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)910, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$47,025$44,020$48,770
Adjustments for Features-3,1950-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,830$44,020$48,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550
Total Invoice$44,256$40,640$45,020
Adjustments for Features-3,0070-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,249$40,640$44,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,195

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Features Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201120082008
ModelC701-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,275$6,080$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,195$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0070-185

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112008
ModelC701-Series
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length180.4 in172.2 in
Width72.3 in68.8 in
Height55.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume12.8 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C70 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested253075%
Total Not Requested85025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested223072%
Total Not Requested85028%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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