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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: $36,250

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $5,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,202

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelPassatC30C30
TrimVR6T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $39,200 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $36,669 $22,372 $24,393
iPod integration 0    
Heated front seats 225 450 450
Navigation system 1,800 2,205 2,205
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
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
Cargo cover   180 180
Center armrest(s), second row   40 40
Rain-sensing wipers   175 175
Aluminum trim   150  
Overhead sunglass holder   125 125
Trip computer   100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525 525
iPod integration 0    
Heated front seats 199 423 423
Navigation system 1,589 2,073 2,073
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
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
Cargo cover   169 169
Center armrest(s), second row   38 38
Rain-sensing wipers   165 165
Aluminum trim   141  
Overhead sunglass holder   118 118
Trip computer   94 94
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494 494
Options (change) 2,025 11,775 9,475
Options (change) 1,788 11,146 8,984
Destination 690 825 825
Total Price $41,915 $36,400 $36,250
Total Invoice $39,147 $34,343 $34,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,942
Model Year200820092009
ModelPassatC30C30
TrimVR6T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$41,915$36,400$36,250
Adjustments for Features-3,21500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,700$36,400$36,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0
Total Invoice$39,147$34,343$34,202
Adjustments for Features-3,00300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,144$34,343$34,202
Cost Above Minimum$0$141$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year200820092009
ModelPassatC30C30
TrimVR6T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
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
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,205$1,990$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,00300

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082009
ModelPassatC30
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in103.9 in
Length188.0 in167.4 in
Width71.7 in70.2 in
Height59.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,201 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 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 Headroom38.6 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		35.8 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.7 ft320.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30 specs.

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%
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 height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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%
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 height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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