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Volvo C30 vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,027

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $20,318

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,238

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $18,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelC30C30RLX
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $48,450
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $44,324
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Special order charge 300 300  
Climate Package 412 412  
Power front seats 900 900  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
Laminated front side windows 300 300  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Proximity key 450 450  
Satellite radio 295    
Cruise control 185 185  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Trip computer 100 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Technology Package     6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers     0
Navigation system 1,896 1,896  
Special order charge 258 258  
Climate Package 354 354  
Power front seats 774 774  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Blind spot warning system 598 598  
Laminated front side windows 258 258  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Proximity key 387 387  
Satellite radio 254    
Cruise control 159 159  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Trip computer 86 86  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Technology Package     5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers     0
Options (change) 11,332 11,037 6,000
Options (change) 9,920 9,666 5,430
Destination 745 745 895
Total Price $35,027 $37,482 $55,345
Total Invoice $32,238 $34,569 $50,649

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,778
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,256
Model Year200820082014
ModelC30C30RLX
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5310hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,027$37,482$55,345
Adjustments for Features0-550-4,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,027$36,932$50,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,905$0
Total Invoice$32,238$34,569$50,649
Adjustments for Features0-507-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,238$34,062$46,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,824$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year200820082014
ModelC30C30RLX
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $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 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,925$3,475$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-507-4,155

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20082014
ModelC30RLX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length167.4 in196.1 in
Width70.2 in74.4 in
Height57.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested205077%
Total Not Requested60023%

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