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

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Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,812

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $2,898

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,193

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $4,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelC30C30Golf / GTI
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0R
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $34,195
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $32,827
Climate Package 412 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Special order charge 300 300  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Aluminum trim 150    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Rear spoiler 200    
Satellite radio 295    
Cargo cover 180 180  
Compass 100 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Cruise control 185 185  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Trip computer 100 100  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Proximity key 450 450  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Climate Package 354 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Special order charge 258 258  
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Aluminum trim 129    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237    
Rear spoiler 172    
Satellite radio 254    
Cargo cover 155 155  
Compass 86 86  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Cruise control 159 159  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Trip computer 86 86  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Proximity key 387 387  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 10,117 9,197 1,720
Options (change) 8,875 8,083 1,651
Destination 745 745 795
Total Price $33,812 $35,642 $36,710
Total Invoice $31,193 $32,986 $35,273

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,473
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,711
Model Year200820082013
ModelC30C30Golf / GTI
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0R
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5256hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,812$35,642$36,710
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,812$35,392$35,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,580$0
Total Invoice$31,193$32,986$35,273
Adjustments for Features0-231-1,369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,193$32,755$33,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,562$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082013
ModelC30C30Golf / GTI
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0R
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Total Value of Features$1,665$1,915$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-1,369

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
ModelC30Golf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length167.4 in165.4 in
Width70.2 in70.3 in
Height57.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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