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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: $29,840

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $412

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,957

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelGolf / GTIC30C30
TrimGTI SEVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,025 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $26,904 $21,573 $24,158
Lighting Package 995    
Climate Package   412 412
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Center armrest(s), second row   40 40
Special order charge   300 300
Compass   100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   150 150
Trip computer   100 100
Cargo cover   180 180
Cruise control   185 185
Fog lights   295 295
Proximity key   450 450
Xenon HID headlights   700 700
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,200 1,200
Rear spoiler   200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   275  
Satellite radio   295  
Lighting Package 856    
Climate Package   354 354
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408 408
Center armrest(s), second row   34 34
Special order charge   258 258
Compass   86 86
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Trip computer   86 86
Cargo cover   155 155
Cruise control   159 159
Fog lights   254 254
Proximity key   387 387
Xenon HID headlights   602 602
Sunroof   1,032 1,032
Leather seating surfaces   1,032 1,032
Rear spoiler   172  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   237  
Satellite radio   254  
Options (change) 995 6,557 5,787
Options (change) 856 5,639 4,976
Destination 820 745 745
Total Price $29,840 $30,252 $32,232
Total Invoice $28,580 $27,957 $29,879

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,387
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,269
Model Year201620082008
ModelGolf / GTIC30C30
TrimGTI SEVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$29,840$30,252$32,232
Adjustments for Features-1,9750-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,865$30,252$31,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,630
Total Invoice$28,580$27,957$29,879
Adjustments for Features-1,8920-324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,688$27,957$29,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,598

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201620082008
ModelGolf / GTIC30C30
TrimGTI SEVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$3,565$1,590$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,975$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8920-324

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20162008
ModelGolf / GTIC30
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in103.9 in
Length167.5 in167.4 in
Width70.5 in70.2 in
Height57.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,902 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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