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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: $34,175

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $17,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $15,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelC30C30RLX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignP-AWS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,950 $27,450 $50,950
Base Invoice $23,453 $25,803 $46,864
Platinum Package 2,400 2,400  
Premier Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
Climate Package 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Platinum Package 2,256 2,256  
Premier Plus Package 1,880 1,880  
Climate Package 846 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Options (change) 8,350 8,350 0
Options (change) 7,924 7,924 0
Destination 875 875 940
Total Price $34,175 $36,675 $51,890
Total Invoice $32,252 $34,602 $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: $13,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,060
Model Year201220122016
ModelC30C30RLX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignP-AWS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5310hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 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$34,175$36,675$51,890
Adjustments for Features0-725-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,175$35,950$48,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,775$0
Total Invoice$32,252$34,602$47,804
Adjustments for Features0-684-3,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,252$33,918$44,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,666$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year201220122016
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
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$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$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$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$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$3,450$4,175$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-684-3,492

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122016
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.3,955 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

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
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 wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
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
Total Requested180089%
Total Not Requested22511%
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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