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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,595

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $1,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,526

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelPassatC30C30
Trim3.6 VR6T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,950 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $27,513 $22,372 $24,393
Sport Package 300    
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
Navigation system 1,800 2,205 2,205
Climate Package   675 675
Power front seats   900 900
Special order charge   300 300
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,200 200
Satellite radio   395  
Cruise control   185  
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
Xenon HID headlights   700 700
CD changer, in-dash   475 475
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Fog lights   295  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   275  
Automatic climate control, front   250 250
Compass   250 250
Universal garage door opener   225 225
Aluminum trim   150  
Overhead sunglass holder   125 125
Trip computer   100 100
Center armrest(s), second row   40 40
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525 525
Sport Package 274    
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
Navigation system 1,589 2,073 2,073
Climate Package   634 634
Power front seats   846 846
Special order charge   282 282
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,128 188
Satellite radio   371  
Cruise control   174  
Sunroof   1,128 1,128
Xenon HID headlights   658 658
CD changer, in-dash   447 447
Obstacle detection, rear   376 376
Fog lights   277  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   259  
Automatic climate control, front   235 235
Compass   235 235
Universal garage door opener   212 212
Aluminum trim   141  
Overhead sunglass holder   118 118
Trip computer   94 94
Center armrest(s), second row   38 38
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494 494
Options (change) 7,350 12,120 9,820
Options (change) 6,660 11,470 9,308
Destination 630 825 825
Total Price $37,930 $36,745 $36,595
Total Invoice $34,803 $34,667 $34,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $333
Model Year200620092009
ModelPassatC30C30
Trim3.6 VR6T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$37,930$36,745$36,595
Adjustments for Features-66500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,265$36,745$36,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0
Total Invoice$34,803$34,667$34,526
Adjustments for Features-61000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,193$34,667$34,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$141$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year200620092009
ModelPassatC30C30
Trim3.6 VR6T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog light, rear $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
Total Value of Features$2,980$2,315$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-61000

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20062009
ModelPassatC30
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in103.9 in
Length188.2 in167.4 in
Width71.7 in70.2 in
Height58.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,201 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.220.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested377571%
Total Not Requested150529%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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