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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: $1,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,580

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelC30Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,700 $28,025
Base Invoice $23,218 $26,904
Preferred Package 1,800  
Climate Package 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Lighting Package   995
Preferred Package 1,692  
Climate Package 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Satellite radio 376  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Lighting Package   856
Options (change) 5,650 995
Options (change) 5,311 856
Destination 875 820
Total Price $31,225 $29,840
Total Invoice $29,404 $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: $2,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,710
Model Year20112016
ModelC30Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,225$29,840
Adjustments for Features0-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,225$28,915
Total Invoice$29,404$28,580
Adjustments for Features0-886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,404$27,694

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112016
ModelC30Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$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
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$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 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,990$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-886

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112016
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 Weight3,201 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
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 trim100No
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested115053%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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