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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: $31,650

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $5,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,877

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $5,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102013
ModelC30C30Golf / GTI
TrimT5T5 R-DesignR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $34,195
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $32,827
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Navigation system 1,692 1,692  
Sunroof 940 940  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 6,700 5,700 1,720
Options (change) 6,373 5,433 1,651
Destination 850 850 795
Total Price $31,650 $32,850 $36,710
Total Invoice $29,877 $31,005 $35,273

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,826
Model Year201020102013
ModelC30C30Golf / GTI
TrimT5T5 R-DesignR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5256hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,650$32,850$36,710
Adjustments for Features0-425-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,650$32,425$34,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0
Total Invoice$29,877$31,005$35,273
Adjustments for Features0-401-2,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,877$30,604$32,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$727$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020102013
ModelC30C30Golf / GTI
TrimT5T5 R-DesignR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights $125 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,690$2,115$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-401-2,570

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102013
ModelC30Golf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length167.4 in165.4 in
Width70.2 in70.3 in
Height57.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,326 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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