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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: $37,115

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $12,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,014

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $9,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelC30C30RL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $49,300
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $43,912
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Cruise control 185    
Heated front seats 450 450  
Wood trim 150 150  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Satellite radio 395    
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Power front seats 846 846  
Special order charge 282 282  
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499  
Navigation system 2,073 2,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Cruise control 174    
Heated front seats 423 423  
Wood trim 141 141  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Satellite radio 371    
CD changer, in-dash 447 447  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Options (change) 12,490 10,910 0
Options (change) 11,817 10,332 0
Destination 825 825 615
Total Price $37,115 $37,685 $49,915
Total Invoice $35,014 $35,550 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,158
Model Year200920092006
ModelC30C30RL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
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)650, 10650, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/50-17
Total Price$37,115$37,685$49,915
Adjustments for Features00-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,115$37,685$47,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$35,014$35,550$44,527
Adjustments for Features00-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,014$35,550$42,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$536$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RL

Model Year200920092006
ModelC30C30RL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
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 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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 
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$2,725$2,725$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,355

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092006
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 T5

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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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