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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: $35,175

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $6,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $5,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatC30
TrimVR6T5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $39,200 $24,950
Base Invoice $36,669 $23,453
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 225  
Navigation system 1,800  
Climate Package   900
Platinum Package   2,400
Premier Plus Package   2,000
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cargo cover   250
Leather seating surfaces   1,200
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 199  
Navigation system 1,589  
Climate Package   846
Platinum Package   2,256
Premier Plus Package   1,880
Xenon HID headlights   752
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
Cargo cover   235
Leather seating surfaces   1,128
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 2,025 9,350
Options (change) 1,788 8,864
Destination 690 875
Total Price $41,915 $35,175
Total Invoice $39,147 $33,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,789
Model Year20082012
ModelPassatC30
TrimVR6T5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$41,915$35,175
Adjustments for Features-3,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,525$35,175
Total Invoice$39,147$33,192
Adjustments for Features-3,1660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,981$33,192

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082012
ModelPassatC30
TrimVR6T5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
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
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $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 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,705$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1660

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082012
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.3,211 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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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 washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 trim100Yes
Total Requested190093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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