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Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,490

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $5,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelC30Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimT5R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,500 $39,785
Climate Package 800  
Platinum Package 5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
2.5L I5 1,295  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Climate Package 752  
Platinum Package 4,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
2.5L I5 1,217  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 10,095 1,100
Options (change) 9,564 1,056
Destination 895 850
Total Price $36,490 $41,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,789
Model Year20132018
ModelC30Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimT5R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I5292hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/35-19
Total Price$36,490$41,735
Adjustments for Features0-5,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,490$35,910

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20132018
ModelC30Golf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimT5R
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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 headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,140$9,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-266

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20132018
ModelC30Golf / Rabbit / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.8 in
Length167.4 in167.6 in
Width70.2 in70.8 in
Height57.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,211 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Aluminum trim100No
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested217550%
Total Not Requested220050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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