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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: $32,800

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $14,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,958

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $11,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelC30C30RL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $46,680
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $41,935
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950  
Climate Package 900 900  
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833  
Climate Package 846 846  
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 940 940  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Sunroof 940 940  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Options (change) 7,850 6,850 0
Options (change) 7,454 6,514 0
Destination 850 850 760
Total Price $32,800 $34,000 $47,440
Total Invoice $30,958 $32,086 $42,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,866
Model Year201020102009
ModelC30C30RL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$32,800$34,000$47,440
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,800$33,800$44,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$30,958$32,086$42,695
Adjustments for Features0-189-2,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,958$31,897$39,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$939$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RL

Model Year201020102009
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
Universal garage door opener  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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$2,825$3,025$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-2,871

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102009
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.4,083 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%
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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
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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