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Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison

Volvo C30 vs BMW Z4 Price Comparison:
Volvo C30 vs BMW Z4 Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the C30 vs. Z4 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the C30 and Z4 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Volvo C30 Version 1.0's price is $15,298 lower than the BMW Z4 3.0si's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the C30 vs. Z4 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Volvo C30 Version 1.0, the BMW Z4 3.0si includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $1380 adjustment for the Volvo C30 Version 1.0's additional features, the Volvo C30 Version 1.0 is $15,298 less than the BMW Z4 3.0si.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 15,298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 14,140
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelC30C30Z4Z4
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.03.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers160, 8650, 10430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price32,98235,45746,90056,950
Adjustments for Features-1,380-2,1300-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price31,60233,32746,90056,725
Cost Above Minimum01,72509,825
Total Invoice30,48032,82843,34552,585
Adjustments for Features-1,275-1,9720-208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice29,20530,85643,34552,377
Cost Above Minimum01,65109,032

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Invoice Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4

Price Comparison (MSRP): Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
Difference: 13,918
Lowest Total Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
Difference: 12,865
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelC30C30Z4Z4
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.03.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price22,95025,70040,70050,400
Base Invoice21,57324,15837,62546,550
Power front seats900900  
Special order charge300300  
Climate Package412412  
5-speed shiftable automatic1,2501,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150150  
Sport suspension (upgrade)275   
Navigation system2,2052,2051,8001,800
Xenon HID headlights700700  
Wood trim21021000
Fog lights295295  
Trip computer100100  
Automatic climate control, front250250  
Leather seating surfaces1,2001,200  
Automatic air recirculation200200  
Cruise control185185  
Cargo cover180180  
Metallic paint (extra cost)475475475475
Premium Package  2,3502,950
Heated front seats  500500
Headlight washers  250 
Power front seats  0 
Special order charge  0 
Climate Package  0 
5-speed shiftable automatic  0 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  0 
Navigation system  1,640 
Xenon HID headlights  0 
Wood trim  0 
Fog lights  0 
Trip computer  0 
Automatic climate control, front  0 
Leather seating surfaces  0 
Automatic air recirculation  0 
Cruise control  0 
Cargo cover  0 
Metallic paint (extra cost)  430 
Premium Package  2,140 
Heated front seats  455 
Headlight washers  230 
Total options9,2879,0125,3755,725
Total options8,1627,9254,8955,210
Destination745745825825
Total Price32,98235,45746,90056,950
Total Invoice30,48032,82843,34552,585

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelC30C30Z4Z4
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.03.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire$75$75  
Front seat active head restraints$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver  $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger  $100$100
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Satellite radio $200  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $350$350
Traffic information$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit $350  
Body kit (gray/black)$250   
Rear spoiler $200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
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$25  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Powertrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $275
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Upholstered door panels, leather  $250$250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,940$3,690$1,560$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$2,130$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,275-1,9720-208

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082008
ModelC30Z4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in98.2 in
Length167.4 in161.9 in
Width70.2 in70.1 in
Height57.0 in49.9 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,219 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.9 ft39.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.2 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Version 1.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recline, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Memory system, passenger150No
Power height, passenger50Yes
Power tilt, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, driver100Yes
Power height, driver50Yes
Power tilt, driver100Yes
Power recline, driver100Yes
Memory system, driver200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Version 2.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recline, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Memory system, passenger150No
Power height, passenger50Yes
Power tilt, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, driver100Yes
Power height, driver50Yes
Power tilt, driver100Yes
Power recline, driver100Yes
Memory system, driver200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
OnStar350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver200Yes
Power height, passenger50Yes
Power tilt, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, driver100Yes
Power height, driver50Yes
Power tilt, driver100Yes
Power recline, driver100Yes
Power recline, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Total Requested155072%
Total Not Requested60028%

Option Package Details
M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
OnStar350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver200Yes
Power height, passenger50Yes
Power tilt, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, driver100Yes
Power height, driver50Yes
Power tilt, driver100Yes
Power recline, driver100Yes
Power recline, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Volvo C30

Price of the Volvo C30: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
6-speed manual FWD		 Watch out for the options, but if you just want a fun and unique car to drive, a base model will cost you a little over 20K.
Price of the Volvo C30: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
6-speed manual FWD		 It is expensive compared to similar vehicles.
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The price is a little on the high side for a car of this caliber.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the BMW Z4

Price of the BMW Z4: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Due to poor sales the local dealers were offering cars a dealer invoice
2003 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Its a great value used, not so much new.
Price of the BMW Z4: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 a bit expensive

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