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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: $35,365

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $555

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,294

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelC30C30Golf / GTI
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $35,070
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $33,667
Power driver seat 450 450  
Special order charge 300 300  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Overhead sunglass holder 125 125  
Cruise control 185    
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Trip computer 100 100  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Compass 250 250  
Fog lights 295    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Heated front seats 450 450  
Satellite radio 395    
Proximity key 450 450  
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Power driver seat 423 423  
Special order charge 282 282  
Navigation system 2,073 2,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Overhead sunglass holder 118 118  
Cruise control 174    
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Trip computer 94 94  
Cargo cover 169 169  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Compass 235 235  
Fog lights 277    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259    
Heated front seats 423 423  
Satellite radio 371    
Proximity key 423 423  
Blind spot warning system 653 653  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Options (change) 10,740 8,590 0
Options (change) 10,097 8,076 0
Destination 825 825 850
Total Price $35,365 $35,365 $35,920
Total Invoice $33,294 $33,294 $34,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,296
Model Year200920092018
ModelC30C30Golf / GTI
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5220hp 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$35,365$35,365$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-100-4,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,365$35,265$31,120
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0
Total Invoice$33,294$33,294$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-94-4,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,294$33,200$29,904
Cost Above Minimum$94$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920092018
ModelC30C30Golf / GTI
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
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
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,240$2,340$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-4,613

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
ModelC30Golf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.8 in
Length167.4 in167.6 in
Width70.2 in70.8 in
Height57.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.2,946 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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