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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: $34,320

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,946

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelPassatC30
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,525 $24,950
Base Invoice $32,151 $23,453
Climate Package   900
Platinum Package   2,400
Premier Plus Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Proximity key   450
Leather seating surfaces   1,200
2.5L I5   1,295
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Climate Package   846
Platinum Package   2,256
Premier Plus Package   1,880
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
Proximity key   423
Leather seating surfaces   1,128
2.5L I5   1,217
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 0 10,045
Options (change) 0 9,517
Destination 795 875
Total Price $34,320 $35,870
Total Invoice $32,946 $33,845

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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: $2,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,657
Model Year20132012
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$34,320$35,870
Adjustments for Features-7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,530$35,870
Total Invoice$32,946$33,845
Adjustments for Features-7580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,188$33,845

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20132012
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
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 
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
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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$3,105$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7580

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20132012
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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%
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 trim100No
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested25012%

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