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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: $36,715

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $655

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,121

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelPassatC30
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,995 $24,950
Base Invoice $32,601 $23,453
Body kit 1,900  
Climate Package   900
Platinum Package   2,400
Premier Plus Package   2,000
Blind spot warning system   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Proximity key   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,200
2.5L I5   1,295
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Body kit 1,700  
Climate Package   846
Platinum Package   2,256
Premier Plus Package   1,880
Blind spot warning system   658
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
Proximity key   423
Xenon HID headlights   752
Leather seating surfaces   1,128
2.5L I5   1,217
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 1,900 11,545
Options (change) 1,700 10,927
Destination 820 875
Total Price $36,715 $37,370
Total Invoice $35,121 $35,255

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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: $4,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,080
Model Year20172012
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$36,715$37,370
Adjustments for Features-4,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,590$37,370
Total Invoice$35,121$35,255
Adjustments for Features-3,9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,175$35,255

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20172012
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,090$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9460

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,481 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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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 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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