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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: $28,270

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,293

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelC30Rabbit / GTI
TrimT5GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,700 $22,800
Base Invoice $23,218 $21,258
Preferred Package 1,800  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Satellite radio 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Autobahn Package   3,020
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   1,800
Preferred Package 1,692  
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Satellite radio 376  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Autobahn Package   2,796
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 8,000 4,820
Options (change) 7,595 4,385
Destination 875 650
Total Price $33,575 $28,270
Total Invoice $31,688 $26,293

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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: $3,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,838
Model Year20112008
ModelC30Rabbit / GTI
TrimT5GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$33,575$28,270
Adjustments for Features-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,925$28,270
Total Invoice$31,688$26,293
Adjustments for Features-1,5570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,131$26,293

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20112008
ModelC30Rabbit / GTI
TrimT5GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,290$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5570

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,200 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
Volvo C30 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested112552%
Total Not Requested105048%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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 seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested180070%
Total Not Requested76530%

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