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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: $33,675

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $645

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,782

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelPassatC30
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,525 $24,700
Base Invoice $32,151 $23,218
Climate Package   900
Multimedia Package   2,000
Preferred Package   1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Satellite radio   400
Leather seating surfaces   1,200
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Climate Package   846
Multimedia Package   1,880
Preferred Package   1,692
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
Satellite radio   376
Leather seating surfaces   1,128
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 0 8,100
Options (change) 0 7,689
Destination 795 875
Total Price $34,320 $33,675
Total Invoice $32,946 $31,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $214
Model Year20132011
ModelPassatC30
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6227hp 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$34,320$33,675
Adjustments for Features-9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,330$33,675
Total Invoice$32,946$31,782
Adjustments for Features-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,996$31,782

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20132011
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 
Proximity key$250 
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
Rearview camera$200 
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 air vents$100 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
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
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,305$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9500

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20132011
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.3,200 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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred 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
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested192589%
Total Not Requested25011%

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