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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: $45,525

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $1,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,055

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $1,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelC701-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $40,450 $36,900 $44,100
Base Invoice $38,023 $34,130 $40,750
Climate Package 1,000    
Platinum Package 3,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Wood trim 300    
Cold Weather Package   700  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Premium Package   3,100 1,750
Obstacle detection, rear   380 380
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Heated front seats     500
Climate Package 940    
Platinum Package 3,384    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500 500
Wood trim 282    
Cold Weather Package   635  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Premium Package   2,820 1,595
Obstacle detection, rear   345 345
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Heated front seats     455
Options (change) 5,450 7,730 6,180
Options (change) 5,123 7,030 5,625
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $46,775 $45,525 $51,175
Total Invoice $44,021 $42,055 $47,270

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C70 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,215
Model Year201220122012
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, 14180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$46,775$45,525$51,175
Adjustments for Features-3,3800-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,395$45,525$50,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,750
Total Invoice$44,021$42,055$47,270
Adjustments for Features-3,1810-831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,840$42,055$46,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,384

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Features Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201220122012
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 
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$9,250$5,870$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,380$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1810-831

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,838 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%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 910W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested122567%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested243079%
Total Not Requested65021%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested123078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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