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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: $25,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $1,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelC30C30Golf / GTI
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0GTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $24,995
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $23,995
Climate Package 675 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Fog lights 295 295  
Special order charge 300 300  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Rear spoiler 200    
Cruise control 185 185  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Trip computer 100 100  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Compass 100 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Satellite radio 295    
Climate Package 580 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Fog lights 254 254  
Special order charge 258 258  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237    
Rear spoiler 172    
Cruise control 159 159  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Trip computer 86 86  
Cargo cover 155 155  
Compass 86 86  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Satellite radio 254    
Options (change) 3,270 2,500 0
Options (change) 2,812 2,149 0
Destination 745 745 820
Total Price $26,965 $28,945 $25,815
Total Invoice $25,130 $27,052 $24,815

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,565
Model Year200820082017
ModelC30C30Golf / GTI
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0GTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,965$28,945$25,815
Adjustments for Features0-350-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,965$28,595$24,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,630$0
Total Invoice$25,130$27,052$24,815
Adjustments for Features0-327-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,130$26,725$23,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,595$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082017
ModelC30C30Golf / GTI
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0GTI S
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $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$865$1,215$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-327-1,250

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
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 wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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