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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: $44,070

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $2,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,700

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $3,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelC701-Series1-Series
TrimT5128i135i
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $40,450 $34,200 $40,350
Base Invoice $38,023 $31,645 $37,300
Platinum Package 3,600    
Climate Package 1,000    
Wood trim 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Premium Package   3,700 3,400
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Ski sack   195  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Proximity key   500 500
Heated front seats   500  
iPod integration   400 400
HD radio   350 350
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Cold Weather Package     600
Platinum Package 3,384    
Climate Package 940    
Wood trim 282    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 500 500
Premium Package   3,365 3,095
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Ski sack   175  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Proximity key   455 455
Heated front seats   455  
iPod integration   365 365
HD radio   315 315
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Cold Weather Package     545
Options (change) 5,450 8,995 8,600
Options (change) 5,123 8,180 7,825
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $46,775 $44,070 $49,825
Total Invoice $44,021 $40,700 $46,000

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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: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $375
Model Year201220102010
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)235/45-17205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$46,775$44,070$49,825
Adjustments for Features-3,1300-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,645$44,070$48,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,755
Total Invoice$44,021$40,700$46,000
Adjustments for Features-2,9460-923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,075$40,700$45,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,377

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Features Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201220102010
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  
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  
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
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50 $50
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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $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$9,200$6,070$7,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,130$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9460-923

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122010
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

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
Ski sack
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
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 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 Requested253075%
Total Not Requested85025%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%
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 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 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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