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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: $29,840

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $162

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,742

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelC30C30Golf / GTI
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0GTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $28,025
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $26,904
Climate Package 412 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Special order charge 300 300  
Trip computer 100 100  
Cruise control 185 185  
Satellite radio 295    
Fog lights 295 295  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Rear spoiler 200    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Proximity key 450 450  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Lighting Package     995
Climate Package 354 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Cargo cover 155 155  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Special order charge 258 258  
Trip computer 86 86  
Cruise control 159 159  
Satellite radio 254    
Fog lights 254 254  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237    
Rear spoiler 172    
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Proximity key 387 387  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Lighting Package     856
Options (change) 6,307 5,537 995
Options (change) 5,424 4,761 856
Destination 745 745 820
Total Price $30,002 $31,982 $29,840
Total Invoice $27,742 $29,664 $28,580

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,287
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,197
Model Year200820082016
ModelC30C30Golf / GTI
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0GTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,002$31,982$29,840
Adjustments for Features0-350-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,002$31,632$27,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,630$0
Total Invoice$27,742$29,664$28,580
Adjustments for Features0-325-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,742$29,339$26,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,597$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082016
ModelC30C30Golf / GTI
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0GTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$1,440$1,790$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-325-2,035

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelC30Golf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.8 in
Length167.4 in167.5 in
Width70.2 in70.5 in
Height57.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.2,902 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft352.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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