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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: $35,195

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $15,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,212

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $12,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelC30RL
TrimT5Base
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,500 $46,280
Base Invoice $23,970 $41,560
Platinum Package 5,000  
Climate Package 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Technology Package   3,620
Platinum Package 4,700  
Climate Package 752  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 8,800 3,620
Options (change) 8,347 3,245
Destination 895 715
Total Price $35,195 $50,615
Total Invoice $33,212 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,057
Model Year20132008
ModelC30RL
TrimT5Base
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/50-17
Total Price$35,195$50,615
Adjustments for Features0-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,195$47,000
Total Invoice$33,212$45,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,212$42,269

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132008
ModelC30RL
TrimT5Base
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,075$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,251

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132008
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 Weight3,211 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

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Aluminum trim100No
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested362583%
Total Not Requested75017%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested77572%
Total Not Requested30028%

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