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Volvo C30 vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,600

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $34,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelC30C30Model SModel S
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBasePerformance
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $67,400 $92,400
Special order charge 300 300    
Power front seats 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 750 750
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Cruise control 185      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150    
Trip computer 100 100    
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175    
Cargo cover 180 180 250 250
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40    
Wood trim 150 150 0  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205    
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Fog lights 295      
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Proximity key 450 450    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Heated front seats 450 450    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather     1,500  
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500
Special order charge 282 282    
Power front seats 846 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277    
Automatic climate control, front 235 235    
Cruise control 174      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141    
Trip computer 94 94    
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165    
Cargo cover 169 169 0 0
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38    
Wood trim 141 141 0  
Navigation system 2,073 2,073    
Universal garage door opener 212 212    
Fog lights 277      
Xenon HID headlights 658 658    
Proximity key 423 423    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Heated front seats 423 423    
Sunroof 1,128 1,128    
Tech Package     0 0
Nappa Leather     0  
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 9,975 8,495 7,750 6,250
Options (change) 9,378 7,987 0 0
Destination 825 825 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $34,600 $35,270 $68,820 $92,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo C30 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,600
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelC30C30Model SModel S
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBasePerformance
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5302hp E416hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$34,600$35,270$68,820$92,320
Adjustments for Features0-200-3,320-5,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,600$35,070$65,500$87,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelC30C30Model SModel S
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBasePerformance
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0 
85 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000
High-performance inverter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio $200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,290$3,490$6,610$8,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$3,320$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188305363

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20092012
ModelC30Model S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in116.5 in
Length167.4 in196.0 in
Width70.2 in77.3 in
Height57.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft363.4 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%

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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested68528%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested68530%

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