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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelJettaC30C30
TrimGLIT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,745 $24,950 $27,450
Base Invoice $22,795 $23,453 $25,803
Autobahn Package 2,050    
Navigation system 900    
Rear spoiler 375    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Climate Package   900 900
Platinum Package   2,400 2,400
Premier Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Proximity key   450 450
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Autobahn Package 1,968    
Navigation system 864    
Rear spoiler 300    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Climate Package   846 846
Platinum Package   2,256 2,256
Premier Plus Package   1,880 1,880
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Proximity key   423 423
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Options (change) 4,425 7,550 7,550
Options (change) 4,188 7,172 7,172
Destination 770 875 875
Total Price $28,940 $33,375 $35,875
Total Invoice $27,753 $31,500 $33,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,803
Model Year201220122012
ModelJettaC30C30
TrimGLIT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9650, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$28,940$33,375$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$32,375$34,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$27,753$31,500$33,850
Adjustments for Features0-944-1,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,753$30,556$32,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,666

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201220122012
ModelJettaC30C30
TrimGLIT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,515$3,515$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-944-1,628

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122012
ModelJettaC30
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.4 in103.9 in
Length182.2 in167.4 in
Width70.0 in70.2 in
Height57.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,211 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.520.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested115056%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested112556%

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