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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: $29,175

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $3,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920122012
ModelPassatC30C30
TrimSE R-LineT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $24,950 $27,450
Rear spoiler 375    
LED headlights 1,195    
Climate Package   900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Satellite radio   400 400
Blind spot warning system   700 700
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Rear spoiler 300    
LED headlights 1,028    
Climate Package   846 846
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Satellite radio   376 376
Blind spot warning system   658 658
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Options (change) 1,570 3,350 3,350
Options (change) 1,328 3,149 3,149
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $32,460 $29,175 $31,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,486
Model Year201920122012
ModelPassatC30C30
TrimSE R-LineT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$32,460$29,175$31,675
Adjustments for Features-3,3850-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,075$29,175$30,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201920122012
ModelPassatC30C30
TrimSE R-LineT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$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  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,350$1,965$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,385$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-2320-824

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20192012
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 Weight3,275 lb.3,212 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 mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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 wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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 wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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