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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: $1,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,580

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $1,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelC30C30Golf / GTI
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $28,025
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $26,904
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Overhead sunglass holder 125 125  
Special order charge 300 300  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Trip computer 100 100  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Compass 250 250  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Cruise control 185    
Satellite radio 395    
Fog lights 295    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Heated front seats 450 450  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175  
Proximity key 450 450  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Lighting Package     995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Overhead sunglass holder 118 118  
Special order charge 282 282  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Trip computer 94 94  
Cargo cover 169 169  
Compass 235 235  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Cruise control 174    
Satellite radio 371    
Fog lights 277    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259    
Heated front seats 423 423  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165  
Proximity key 423 423  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Lighting Package     856
Options (change) 7,140 4,990 995
Options (change) 6,713 4,692 856
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $31,765 $31,765 $29,840
Total Invoice $29,910 $29,910 $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: $3,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,984
Model Year200920092016
ModelC30C30Golf / GTI
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,765$31,765$29,840
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,765$31,665$28,015
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0
Total Invoice$29,910$29,910$28,580
Adjustments for Features0-94-1,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,910$29,816$26,832
Cost Above Minimum$94$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920092016
ModelC30C30Golf / GTI
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGTI 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
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
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
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$1,540$1,640$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-1,748

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

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

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