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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: $34,925

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,957

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelPassatC30
Trim3.6 VR6T5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,950 $24,950
Base Invoice $27,513 $23,453
Luxury #1 Package 2,750  
Xenon HID headlights 950 800
Navigation system 1,800  
Climate Package   900
Platinum Package   2,400
Premier Plus Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Leather seating surfaces   1,200
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Luxury #1 Package 2,513  
Xenon HID headlights 839 752
Navigation system 1,589  
Climate Package   846
Platinum Package   2,256
Premier Plus Package   1,880
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
Leather seating surfaces   1,128
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 5,500 9,100
Options (change) 4,941 8,629
Destination 630 875
Total Price $36,080 $34,925
Total Invoice $33,084 $32,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo C30 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $781
Model Year20062012
ModelPassatC30
Trim3.6 VR6T5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,080$34,925
Adjustments for Features-9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,090$34,925
Total Invoice$33,084$32,957
Adjustments for Features-9080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,176$32,957

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20062012
ModelPassatC30
Trim3.6 VR6T5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar 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 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$3,255$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9080

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20062012
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.3,211 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

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested260068%
Total Not Requested123032%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
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 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested25012%

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