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Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison

Volvo C30 vs BMW 1-Series Price Comparison:
Volvo C30 vs BMW 1-Series Price Comparison:

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For the Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the C30 vs. 1-Series Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the C30 and 1-Series will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Volvo C30 T5 R-Design's price is $5,175 lower than the BMW 1-Series 128i's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the C30 vs. 1-Series 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 T5 R-Design, the BMW 1-Series 128i includes additional features worth $1115. 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, despite a $1115 adjustment for the BMW 1-Series 128i's additional features, the Volvo C30 T5 R-Design is $5,175 less than the Volvo C30 T5 R-Design.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 5,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 4,035
Model Year200920092012
ModelC30C301-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design128i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5230hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers160, 8160, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price37,00537,00543,195
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price37,00536,90542,080
Cost Above Minimum10000
Total Invoice34,91034,91039,880
Adjustments for Features0-94-1,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice34,91034,81638,851
Cost Above Minimum9400

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Invoice Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Price Comparison (MSRP): Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

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 T5
Difference: 6,190
Lowest Total Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
Difference: 4,970
Model Year200920092012
ModelC30C301-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design128i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price23,80025,95031,200
Base Invoice22,37224,39328,885
Climate Package675675 
Navigation system2,2052,2052,150
Special order charge300300 
Power front seats900900 
5-speed shiftable automatic1,2501,250 
Satellite radio395  
Universal garage door opener225225 
Power-folding mirrors250250 
Compass250250 
Sport suspension (upgrade)275  
Sunroof1,2001,200 
Xenon HID headlights700700 
Wood trim150150 
Proximity key450450 
Obstacle detection, rear400400 
Leather seating surfaces1,200200 
Automatic air recirculation200200 
Automatic climate control, front250250 
Fog lights295  
Cruise control185  
Trip computer100100 
Metallic paint (extra cost)525525550
Cold Weather Package  550
Premium Package  3,400
M Sport Package  1,150
Sport Package  1,300
6-speed shiftable automatic  0
Satellite radio - one year subscription  350
Convenience Package  1,650
Climate Package  0
Navigation system  1,955
Special order charge  0
Power front seats  0
5-speed shiftable automatic  0
Satellite radio  0
Universal garage door opener  0
Power-folding mirrors  0
Compass  0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  0
Sunroof  0
Xenon HID headlights  0
Wood trim  0
Proximity key  0
Obstacle detection, rear  0
Leather seating surfaces  0
Automatic air recirculation  0
Automatic climate control, front  0
Fog lights  0
Cruise control  0
Trip computer  0
Metallic paint (extra cost)  500
Cold Weather Package  500
Premium Package  3,095
M Sport Package  1,045
Sport Package  1,185
6-speed shiftable automatic  0
Satellite radio - one year subscription  320
Convenience Package  1,500
Total options12,38010,23011,100
Total options11,7139,69210,100
Destination825825895
Total Price37,00537,00543,195
Total Invoice34,91034,91039,880

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year200920092012
ModelC30C301-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design128i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire$75$75 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control and Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Media drive, large  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Voice control for external devices  $50
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $350$350
Body kit (gray/black)$250  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Cornering lights  $25
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats$75$75 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$2,525$2,625$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-1,029

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelC301-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length167.4 in172.2 in
Width70.2 in68.8 in
Height57.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,285 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.9 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
T5

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

Option Package Details
T5 R-Design

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

Option Package Details
128i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats300Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested332585%
Total Not Requested60015%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Body kit350Yes
Unique interior trim0No
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Unique exterior trim0No
Unique interior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information50Yes
Media hard drive100No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights25No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105079%
Total Not Requested27521%

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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 1-Series

Price of the BMW 1-Series: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 I pay $180 less a month on this lease than my previous MINI Cooper.
2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 The price is good forwhat you get.
Price of the BMW 1-Series: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 The standard features are lacking. Many cars costing half as much have more features than the 1-series. You can get better equipped cars for the same money with Infiniti (G37S) and Audi (TT-S, S4).
2008 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Pricey, especially for convertible compared to coupe. Cost of auto-transmission silly compared to manuals -- and other autos. Early examples not offered with much discount from MSRP.
2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 When you add enough options you are approaching 3 series territory but still worth it
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Not cheap compared to Accord, Altima, etc.

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