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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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Summary

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 $20,930 lower than the BMW 5-Series 535i'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 535i includes additional features worth $4900. 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 $4900 adjustment for the BMW 5-Series 535i's additional features, the Volvo C30 T5 is $20,930 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: 20,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 18,534
Model Year200920092008
ModelC30C305-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design535i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5300hp I6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers160, 8160, 8200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/50-17
Total Price37,34037,61563,170
Adjustments for Features0-100-4,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price37,34037,51558,270
Cost Above Minimum01750
Total Invoice35,22535,48458,280
Adjustments for Features0-94-4,521
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice35,22535,39053,759
Cost Above Minimum01650

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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.

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

Lowest Total Price: Volvo C30 T5
Difference: 25,830
Lowest Total Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
Difference: 23,055
Model Year200920092008
ModelC30C305-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design535i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price23,80025,95054,400
Base Invoice22,37224,39350,230
Power front seats900900 
Special order charge300300 
Metallic paint (extra cost)525525 
Cargo area partition net145145 
Cargo cover180180 
Center armrest(s), second row4040 
Wood trim150150 
Xenon HID headlights700700 
Bluetooth cell phone link295295 
Sunroof1,2001,200 
Trip computer100100 
Rain-sensing wipers175175 
Automatic air recirculation200200 
Automatic climate control, front250250 
Fog lights295  
Cruise control185  
Heated front seats450450500
Obstacle detection, rear400400700
Proximity key4504501,000
Leather seating surfaces1,200200 
Navigation system2,2052,2051,900
Universal garage door opener225225 
Power-folding mirrors250250 
Compass250250 
Satellite radio395  
5-speed shiftable automatic1,2501,250 
Premium Package  2,500
HD radio  350
iPod integration  400
6-speed shiftable automatic  0
Satellite radio - one year subscription  595
Power front seats  0
Special order charge  0
Metallic paint (extra cost)  0
Cargo area partition net  0
Cargo cover  0
Center armrest(s), second row  0
Wood trim  0
Xenon HID headlights  0
Bluetooth cell phone link  0
Sunroof  0
Trip computer  0
Rain-sensing wipers  0
Automatic air recirculation  0
Automatic climate control, front  0
Fog lights  0
Cruise control  0
Heated front seats  455
Obstacle detection, rear  635
Proximity key  910
Leather seating surfaces  0
Navigation system  1,730
Universal garage door opener  0
Power-folding mirrors  0
Compass  0
Satellite radio  0
5-speed shiftable automatic  0
Premium Package  2,275
HD radio  315
iPod integration  365
6-speed shiftable automatic  0
Satellite radio - one year subscription  540
Total options12,71510,8407,945
Total options12,02810,2667,225
Destination825825825
Total Price37,34037,61563,170
Total Invoice35,22535,48458,280

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920092008
ModelC30C305-Series
TrimT5T5 R-Design535i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control and Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
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 driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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
Upholstered door panels, leather  $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $400
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,400$3,500$8,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-4,521

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092008
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.4,122 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

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

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
535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information system50No
Total Requested62581%
Total Not Requested15019%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

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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 5-Series

Price of the BMW 5-Series: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr 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
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Too expensive for what you get.
2006 4dr 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.
2006 4dr 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.
2006 4dr 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.
2002 4dr 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.
2001 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 still a high payment
2000 4dr Sedan 282-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed manual RWD		 Mostly about the depreciation - you will lose money

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