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Volvo C30 vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,320

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $560

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,267

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelC30C30RDX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $32,895
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $30,646
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Special order charge 300 300  
Preferred Package 1,595    
Power front seats 900 900  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Compass 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
Satellite radio 395    
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Cruise control 185    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Trip computer   100  
Technology Package     3,100
Navigation system 2,073 2,073  
Special order charge 282 282  
Preferred Package 1,499    
Power front seats 846 846  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Compass 235 235  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
CD changer, in-dash 447 447  
Satellite radio 371    
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Cargo cover 169 169  
Heated front seats 423 423  
Cruise control 174    
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Trip computer   94  
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 12,620 9,545 3,100
Options (change) 11,939 9,049 2,843
Destination 825 825 885
Total Price $37,245 $36,320 $36,880
Total Invoice $35,136 $34,267 $34,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,300
Model Year200920092011
ModelC30C30RDX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5240hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10160, 8410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$37,245$36,320$36,880
Adjustments for Features-4000-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,845$36,320$35,370
Cost Above Minimum$525$0$0
Total Invoice$35,136$34,267$34,374
Adjustments for Features-3770-1,407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,759$34,267$32,967
Cost Above Minimum$492$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200920092011
ModelC30C30RDX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,390$1,990$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments-3770-1,407

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092011
ModelC30RDX
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length167.4 in180.7 in
Width70.2 in73.6 in
Height57.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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