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Volvo C30 vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,012

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $14,903

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,226

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $12,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelC30C30RL
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $49,300
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $43,912
Special order charge 300 300  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Power front seats 900 900  
Climate Package 412 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Satellite radio 295    
Proximity key 450 450  
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Trip computer 100 100  
Fog lights 295 295  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Cruise control 185 185  
Wood trim 210 210  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Special order charge 258 258  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896  
Power front seats 774 774  
Climate Package 354 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Satellite radio 254    
Proximity key 387 387  
CD changer, in-dash 409 409  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Trip computer 86 86  
Fog lights 254 254  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Cruise control 159 159  
Wood trim 181 181  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Options (change) 11,317 11,022 0
Options (change) 9,908 9,654 0
Destination 745 745 615
Total Price $35,012 $37,467 $49,915
Total Invoice $32,226 $34,557 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,813
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,545
Model Year200820082006
ModelC30C30RL
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/50-17
Total Price$35,012$37,467$49,915
Adjustments for Features0-450-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,012$37,017$46,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,005$0
Total Invoice$32,226$34,557$44,527
Adjustments for Features0-415-2,756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,226$34,142$41,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,916$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RL

Model Year200820082006
ModelC30C30RL
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power rear side windows  $200
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,700$3,150$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-415-2,756

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082006
ModelC30RL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length167.4 in193.6 in
Width70.2 in72.2 in
Height57.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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