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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's price is $7,205 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, the BMW 1-Series 128i includes additional features worth $1340. 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 $1340 adjustment for the BMW 1-Series 128i's additional features, the Volvo C30 T5 is $7,205 less than the Volvo C30 T5.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 7,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 5,973
Model Year20112009
ModelC301-Series
TrimT5128i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5230hp I6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers650, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price34,47543,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price34,47541,680
Total Invoice32,53439,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice32,53438,507

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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: 8,545
Lowest Total Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
Difference: 7,211
Model Year20112009
ModelC301-Series
TrimT5128i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price24,70029,400
Base Invoice23,21827,230
Preferred Package1,800 
Climate Package900 
Multimedia Package2,000 
Xenon HID headlights800900
Metallic paint (extra cost)550475
Leather seating surfaces1,200 
Satellite radio400 
5-speed shiftable automatic1,250 
M Sport Package 1,150
Sport Package 1,300
Premium Package 3,700
Navigation system 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325
Heated front seats 500
iPod integration 400
HD radio 350
Preferred Package 0
Climate Package 0
Multimedia Package 0
Xenon HID headlights 820
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430
Leather seating surfaces 0
Satellite radio 0
5-speed shiftable automatic 0
M Sport Package 1,045
Sport Package 1,185
Premium Package 3,365
Navigation system 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260
Heated front seats 455
iPod integration 365
HD radio 315
Total options8,90012,795
Total options8,44111,690
Destination875825
Total Price34,47543,020
Total Invoice32,53439,745

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112009
ModelC301-Series
TrimT5128i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire$75 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Media drive, large $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $350
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Exterior 
Body kit $350
Body kit (gray/black)$250 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $25
Cornering lights $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,725$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,238

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112009
ModelC301-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length167.4 in171.7 in
Width70.2 in68.8 in
Height57.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,200 lb.3,329 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested192589%
Total Not Requested25011%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information50Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%

Option Package Details
128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights25No
Total Requested65096%
Total Not Requested254%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information system50Yes
Media hard drive100No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Body kit350No
Aluminum trim100No
Unique interior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Unique exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support, driver50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support, passenger50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power lumbar, 4-way, driver150No
Power lumbar, 4-way, passenger150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
OnStar350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power recline, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Memory system, driver200Yes
Power height, passenger100Yes
Power tilt, passenger50Yes
Power fore-aft, driver100Yes
Power height, driver100Yes
Power tilt, driver50Yes
Power recline, driver100Yes
Total Requested190055%
Total Not Requested157545%

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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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