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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,565

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIC30
TrimGTIRT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $27,100
Base Invoice $23,035 $32,631 $25,474
Autobahn Package 6,000    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500  
Climate Package     900
Multimedia Package     2,000
Preferred Package     1,800
Xenon HID headlights     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Satellite radio     400
Autobahn Package 5,760    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440  
Climate Package     846
Multimedia Package     1,880
Preferred Package     1,692
Xenon HID headlights     752
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517
Satellite radio     376
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 6,450
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 6,063
Destination 770 770 875
Total Price $30,765 $36,260 $34,425
Total Invoice $29,565 $34,841 $32,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,094
Model Year201220122011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIC30
TrimGTIRT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$30,765$36,260$34,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,310$33,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0
Total Invoice$29,565$34,841$32,412
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,565$32,967$31,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,402$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201220122011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIC30
TrimGTIRT5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$2,390$4,340$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-753

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTIC30
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length165.4 in167.4 in
Width70.3 in70.2 in
Height58.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,201 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252559%
Total Not Requested172541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested105048%

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