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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: $33,925

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,942

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $2,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelC30Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,700 $35,070
Base Invoice $23,218 $33,667
Preferred Package 1,800  
Climate Package 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio 400  
Blind spot warning system 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Preferred Package 1,692  
Climate Package 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Satellite radio 376  
Blind spot warning system 658  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Options (change) 8,350 0
Options (change) 7,849 0
Destination 875 850
Total Price $33,925 $35,920
Total Invoice $31,942 $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: $2,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,653
Model Year20112018
ModelC30Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5220hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,925$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,925$31,520
Total Invoice$31,942$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-4,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,942$30,289

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112018
ModelC30Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI Autobahn
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
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
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,190$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,228

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,201 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?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested147568%
Total Not Requested70032%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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