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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: $33,720

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,370

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelPassatC30
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,950 $25,500
Base Invoice $31,600 $23,970
Platinum Package   5,000
Climate Package   800
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
2.5L I5   1,295
Leather seating surfaces   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Platinum Package   4,700
Climate Package   752
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
2.5L I5   1,217
Leather seating surfaces   1,128
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
Options (change) 0 10,095
Options (change) 0 9,564
Destination 770 895
Total Price $33,720 $36,490
Total Invoice $32,370 $34,429

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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: $2,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,955
Model Year20122013
ModelPassatC30
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6250hp I5
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$33,720$36,490
Adjustments for Features0-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,720$36,380
Total Invoice$32,370$34,429
Adjustments for Features0-104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,370$34,325

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122013
ModelPassatC30
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,005$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-104

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122013
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.3,211 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested277563%
Total Not Requested160037%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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