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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: $35,290

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $16,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,298

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $14,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelC30C30RLX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignP-AWS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $50,950
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $46,864
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Satellite radio 395    
Heated front seats 450 450  
Cruise control 185    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Power front seats 846 846  
Special order charge 282 282  
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499  
Navigation system 2,073 2,073  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141  
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Satellite radio 371    
Heated front seats 423 423  
Cruise control 174    
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Options (change) 10,665 10,085 0
Options (change) 10,101 9,556 0
Destination 825 825 940
Total Price $35,290 $36,860 $51,890
Total Invoice $33,298 $34,774 $47,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,061
Model Year200920092016
ModelC30C30RLX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignP-AWS
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)650, 10650, 10404, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,290$36,860$51,890
Adjustments for Features0-550-3,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,290$36,310$48,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$0
Total Invoice$33,298$34,774$47,804
Adjustments for Features0-519-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,298$34,255$44,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$957$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year200920092016
ModelC30C30RLX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignP-AWS
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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 
Fog lights$125$125 
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 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
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$3,200$3,750$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-519-3,445

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092016
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.3,955 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 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 recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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 recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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