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Volvo C70 vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C70 vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $10,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $10,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelC70i3
TrimT5Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,800 $42,400
Base Invoice $37,412 $39,690
Convenience Package 895  
Climate Package 675  
Premium Package 1,570  
Satellite radio 395  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 550
Navigation system 2,205  
Wood trim 150  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Tera World   2,500
Convenience Package 841  
Climate Package 634  
Premium Package 1,475  
Satellite radio 371  
Xenon HID headlights 658  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 500
Navigation system 2,073  
Wood trim 141  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Tera World   2,275
Options (change) 8,365 3,050
Options (change) 7,937 2,775
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $48,990 $38,945
Total Invoice $46,174 $35,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,054
Model Year20092015
ModelC70i3
TrimT5Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5168hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG137/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17155/70-19
Total Price$48,990$38,945
Adjustments for Features-5,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,515$38,945
Total Invoice$46,174$35,960
Adjustments for Features-5,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,014$35,960

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Features Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20092015
ModelC70i3
TrimT5Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Total Value of Features$11,850$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1600

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C70 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20092015
ModelC70i3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length180.4 in157.4 in
Width72.3 in69.9 in
Height55.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,792 lb.2,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.811.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C70 T5

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%

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