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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: $36,075

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $19,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,038

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $16,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelC30RLX
TrimT5Base
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,950 $48,450
Base Invoice $23,453 $44,324
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Climate Package 900  
Platinum Package 2,400  
Blind spot warning system 700  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Technology Package   6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers   0
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Climate Package 846  
Platinum Package 2,256  
Blind spot warning system 658  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Proximity key 423  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Technology Package   5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers   0
Options (change) 10,250 6,000
Options (change) 9,710 5,430
Destination 875 920
Total Price $36,075 $55,370
Total Invoice $34,038 $50,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,801
Model Year20122015
ModelC30RLX
TrimT5Base
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5310hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$36,075$55,370
Adjustments for Features0-4,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,075$51,180
Total Invoice$34,038$50,674
Adjustments for Features0-3,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,038$46,839

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122015
ModelC30RLX
TrimT5Base
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
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 
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 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $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 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,275$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,835

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,211 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 T5

Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
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 Requested185070%
Total Not Requested80030%

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