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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: $33,050

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $2,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,118

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $3,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelC30C30Golf / GTI
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $35,070
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $33,667
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950  
Climate Package 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833  
Climate Package 846 846  
Navigation system 1,692 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Sunroof 940 940  
Options (change) 8,100 7,100 0
Options (change) 7,614 6,674 0
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $33,050 $34,250 $35,920
Total Invoice $31,118 $32,246 $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: $1,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,165
Model Year201020102018
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$33,050$34,250$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,050$34,050$31,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$31,118$32,246$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-188-4,564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,118$32,058$29,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020102018
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
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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
Rear spoiler $200$200
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
Satellite radio  $200
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
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$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,940$3,140$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-4,564

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102018
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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested132565%
Total Not Requested70035%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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