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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: $35,175

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $325

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $888

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelPassatC30
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $34,650 $24,700
Base Invoice $33,230 $23,218
Climate Package   900
Multimedia Package   2,000
Preferred Package   1,800
Blind spot warning system   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Satellite radio   400
Xenon HID headlights   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,200
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Climate Package   846
Multimedia Package   1,880
Preferred Package   1,692
Blind spot warning system   658
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
Satellite radio   376
Xenon HID headlights   752
Leather seating surfaces   1,128
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 0 9,600
Options (change) 0 9,099
Destination 850 875
Total Price $35,500 $35,175
Total Invoice $34,080 $33,192

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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: $4,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,648
Model Year20182011
ModelPassatC30
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,500$35,175
Adjustments for Features-4,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,775$35,175
Total Invoice$34,080$33,192
Adjustments for Features-4,5360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,544$33,192

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20182011
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 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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
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
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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$7,690$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5360

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,571 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

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%
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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