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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: $37,365

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $14,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,249

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $12,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelC30C30RL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $47,200
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $42,801
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  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Satellite radio 395    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Cruise control 185    
Heated front seats 450 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Technology Package     4,150
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  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Satellite radio 371    
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
CD changer, in-dash 447 447  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Cruise control 174    
Heated front seats 423 423  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Technology Package     3,721
Options (change) 12,740 11,160 4,150
Options (change) 12,052 10,567 3,721
Destination 825 825 885
Total Price $37,365 $37,935 $52,235
Total Invoice $35,249 $35,785 $47,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,809
Model Year200920092011
ModelC30C30RL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$37,365$37,935$52,235
Adjustments for Features0-100-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,365$37,835$48,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0
Total Invoice$35,249$35,785$47,407
Adjustments for Features0-94-3,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,249$35,691$44,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RL

Model Year200920092011
ModelC30C30RL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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 
Rearview camera  $200
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,650$2,750$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-3,349

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092011
ModelC30RL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length167.4 in195.8 in
Width70.2 in72.7 in
Height57.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.4,099 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft313.8 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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested87554%
Total Not Requested75046%

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