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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: $36,260

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,832

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $9

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelC30Golf / GTI
TrimT5R
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,950 $33,990
Base Invoice $23,453 $32,631
Climate Package 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Platinum Package 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Cargo cover 250  
2.5L I5 1,295  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Climate Package 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Platinum Package 2,256  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Proximity key 423  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Cargo cover 235  
2.5L I5 1,217  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 11,095 1,500
Options (change) 10,504 1,440
Destination 875 770
Total Price $36,920 $36,260
Total Invoice $34,832 $34,841

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15
Model Year20122012
ModelC30Golf / GTI
TrimT5R
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine250hp I5256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,920$36,260
Adjustments for Features0-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,920$36,235
Total Invoice$34,832$34,841
Adjustments for Features0-24
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,832$34,817

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
ModelC30Golf / GTI
TrimT5R
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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$3,090$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,211 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%
Premier Plus 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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested100049%
Total Not Requested105051%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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