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Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison

Volvo C30 vs BMW 5-Series Price Comparison:
Volvo C30 vs BMW 5-Series Price Comparison:

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For the Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the C30 vs. 5-Series Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the C30 and 5-Series will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Volvo C30 T5's price is $20,095 lower than the BMW 5-Series 530i's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the C30 vs. 5-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, the BMW 5-Series 530i includes additional features worth $2250. 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 $2250 adjustment for the BMW 5-Series 530i's additional features, the Volvo C30 T5 is $20,095 less than the Volvo C30 T5.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 20,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 17,268
Model Year200920092006
ModelC30C305-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design530i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5255hp I6
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers650, 10650, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/50-17
Total Price37,59538,16559,940
Adjustments for Features0-100-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price37,59538,06557,690
Cost Above Minimum04700
Total Invoice35,46536,00154,790
Adjustments for Features0-94-2,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice35,46535,90752,733
Cost Above Minimum04420

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Invoice Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Price Comparison (MSRP): Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

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

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Lowest Total Price: Volvo C30 T5
Difference: 22,345
Lowest Total Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
Difference: 19,325
Model Year200920092006
ModelC30C305-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design530i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price23,80025,95051,400
Base Invoice22,37224,39346,955
Preferred Package1,5951,595 
Power front seats900900 
Special order charge300300 
5-speed shiftable automatic1,2501,250 
CD changer, in-dash475475 
Compass250250 
Navigation system2,2052,2051,800
Leather seating surfaces1,2002001,450
Obstacle detection, rear400400700
Satellite radio395 595
Heated front seats450450500
Sunroof1,2001,200 
Center armrest(s), second row4040 
Cruise control185  
Automatic climate control, front250250 
Rain-sensing wipers175175 
Xenon HID headlights700700 
Wood trim150150 
Cargo cover180180 
Cargo area partition net145145 
Metallic paint (extra cost)525525 
Premium Sound Package  1,800
Proximity key  1,000
Preferred Package  0
Power front seats  0
Special order charge  0
5-speed shiftable automatic  0
CD changer, in-dash  0
Compass  0
Navigation system  1,640
Leather seating surfaces  1,320
Obstacle detection, rear  635
Satellite radio  540
Heated front seats  455
Sunroof  0
Center armrest(s), second row  0
Cruise control  0
Automatic climate control, front  0
Rain-sensing wipers  0
Xenon HID headlights  0
Wood trim  0
Cargo cover  0
Cargo area partition net  0
Metallic paint (extra cost)  0
Premium Sound Package  1,640
Proximity key  910
Total options12,97011,3907,845
Total options12,26810,7837,140
Destination825825695
Total Price37,59538,16559,940
Total Invoice35,46536,00154,790

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

Price of the Volvo C30: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20082dr 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
20092dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
6-speed manual FWD		It is expensive compared to similar vehicles.
20082dr 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 the BMW 5-Series

Price of the BMW 5-Series: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20084dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Better than the Lexus I was looking at for a much better handling and more luggage space vehicle.
Price of the BMW 5-Series: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20104dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Too expensive for what you get.
20064dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		for 60k the 5 series seems a bit pricy compared to what you can get from even an acura TL for instance.
20064dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		I paid cash, but they do not usually offer incentives on the 5 series. That may have changed in this economy but the 5 series has few incentives.
20064dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Very expensive car 90K CDN or 60K USD new. Very pricey for a car.
20024dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed manual RWD		Compared to the implicit value of Genesis, BMW simply charges too much for what you get...$25K delta just not justifiable.
20014dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		still a high payment
20004dr Sedan 282-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed manual RWD		Mostly about the depreciation - you will lose money

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920092006
ModelC30C305-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design530i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front seat active head restraints$50$50 
Obstacle detection, front  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo organizer  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Aux input$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
HD radio$100$100 
iPod integration$150$150 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $350
Traffic information$50$50 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $350 
Body kit (gray/black)$250  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $400
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,025$4,125$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-2,057

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092006
ModelC305-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in113.6 in
Length167.4 in191.2 in
Width70.2 in72.7 in
Height57.0 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.9 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.2 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Keyless access and ignition250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft, driver100Yes
Power height, driver50Yes
Power tilt, driver100Yes
Power recline, driver100Yes
Memory system, driver200Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
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%

Option Package Details
T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Keyless access and ignition250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft, driver100Yes
Power height, driver50Yes
Power tilt, driver100Yes
Power recline, driver100Yes
Memory system, driver200Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
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%

Option Package Details
530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass25Yes
Voice control for HVAC, audio, and/or navigation systems100No
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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What Our Members Are Saying about Volvo C30 Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Volvo C30: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
6-speed manual FWD		 Nothing looks or feels cheap. Paint on the plastic and metal match perfectly. Joints are tight and consistant. Welds are very consistant. Materials feel thick and substantial.
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The fit and finish (materials, tolerances, etc.) are far superior to other hatches I test drove. The seat materials and comfort are amazing. Great upholstery for base option.
2008 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5
6-speed manual FWD		 The large doors feel really solid for example. The interior seems to be made of high quality materials. Nothing feels cheap in this car.

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What Our Members Are Saying about BMW 5-Series Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the BMW 5-Series: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Panel aligment is good, as are interior seams.
2009 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Solid, quiet, sturdy
2008 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Very tight and solid. Nothing cheap about the workmanship.
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Top quality - fit and finish is flawless
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 The fit and finish on my new 528i were excellent. Not a flaw found yet.
2007 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 well put together with good materials
2006 4dr Sedan 174-horsepower 2.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Excellent material and fit everywhere, the desing maybe abit more simplistic that i would like but the material and build is superb. Even a hardcore japanese brand fan -a friend of mine- admitted the build and materials used
2005 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Top quality German manufacturing excellence
2005 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed manual RWD		 Well made, with quality materials. Definitely a step up from the 3-series I owned previously.
2004 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Materials and workmanship are first-rate.
2003 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Top quality throughout, very few shortcuts
2002 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 This car is extremely high quality with tight panel fits and soft touch materials.
Materials and Workmanship of the BMW 5-Series: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		 I drove both the 3 & 5 series - 328x is far too small inside & materials are worse than my Honda Pilot. The 5 series was a lot better, about as good as my Jetta, but no close to the quality of the Audi (which was $30000 less).
2002 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Electrical and cooling system are a joke

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