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

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Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,920

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,683

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelC30C30Rabbit / GTI
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $22,800
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $21,258
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Special order charge 300 300  
Trip computer 100 100  
Fog lights 295    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Compass 250 250  
Aluminum trim 150    
Cargo cover 180 180  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Satellite radio 395    
Overhead sunglass holder 125 125  
Cruise control 185    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,800
Heated front seats 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Autobahn Package     3,020
Body kit     1,650
iPod integration     0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259    
Special order charge 282 282  
Trip computer 94 94  
Fog lights 277    
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Compass 235 235  
Aluminum trim 141    
Cargo cover 169 169  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Satellite radio 371    
Overhead sunglass holder 118 118  
Cruise control 174    
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Navigation system 2,073 2,073 1,589
Heated front seats 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Autobahn Package     2,796
Body kit     1,390
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 9,825 7,525 6,470
Options (change) 9,312 7,150 5,775
Destination 825 825 650
Total Price $34,450 $34,300 $29,920
Total Invoice $32,509 $32,368 $27,683

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,930
Model Year200920092008
ModelC30C30Rabbit / GTI
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$34,450$34,300$29,920
Adjustments for Features-800-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,650$33,500$29,920
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0
Total Invoice$32,509$32,368$27,683
Adjustments for Features-755-7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,754$31,613$27,683
Cost Above Minimum$141$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year200920092008
ModelC30C30Rabbit / GTI
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
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$1,790$1,790$990
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-755-7550

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20092008
ModelC30Rabbit / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length167.4 in165.8 in
Width70.2 in69.3 in
Height57.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,053 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 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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