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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: $34,095

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,670

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelPassatC30C30
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,950 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $31,600 $22,372 $24,393
Rear spoiler 375    
Navigation system   2,205 2,205
Special order charge   300 300
Power front seats   900 900
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
Proximity key   450 450
Heated front seats   450 450
Bluetooth cell phone link   295 295
Fog lights   295  
Automatic climate control, front   250 250
Universal garage door opener   225 225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   150 150
Overhead sunglass holder   125 125
Trip computer   100 100
Center armrest(s), second row   40 40
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525 525
Rear spoiler 300    
Navigation system   2,073 2,073
Special order charge   282 282
Power front seats   846 846
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
Proximity key   423 423
Heated front seats   423 423
Bluetooth cell phone link   277 277
Fog lights   277  
Automatic climate control, front   235 235
Universal garage door opener   212 212
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   141 141
Overhead sunglass holder   118 118
Trip computer   94 94
Center armrest(s), second row   38 38
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494 494
Options (change) 375 10,540 8,665
Options (change) 300 9,984 8,222
Destination 770 825 825
Total Price $34,095 $35,165 $35,440
Total Invoice $32,670 $33,181 $33,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,244
Model Year201220092009
ModelPassatC30C30
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$34,095$35,165$35,440
Adjustments for Features-7650-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,330$35,165$35,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$175
Total Invoice$32,670$33,181$33,440
Adjustments for Features-7330-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,937$33,181$33,346
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$165

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201220092009
ModelPassatC30C30
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5T5 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 start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,555$1,790$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-7330-94

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122009
ModelPassatC30
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.6 in167.4 in
Width72.2 in70.2 in
Height58.5 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,201 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.920.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
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 seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80076%
Total Not Requested25024%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
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 seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80076%
Total Not Requested25024%

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