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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: $35,175

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $265

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelC30Rabbit / GTI
TrimT5R32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,950 $32,990
Base Invoice $23,453 $31,283
Climate Package 900  
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Platinum Package 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Cargo cover 250  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   1,800
Climate Package 846  
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Platinum Package 2,256  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Cargo cover 235  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 9,350 1,800
Options (change) 8,864 1,589
Destination 875 650
Total Price $35,175 $35,440
Total Invoice $33,192 $33,522

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI R32
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $710
Model Year20122008
ModelC30Rabbit / GTI
TrimT5R32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5250hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,175$35,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,175$34,340
Total Invoice$33,192$33,522
Adjustments for Features0-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,192$32,482

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20122008
ModelC30Rabbit / GTI
TrimT5R32
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
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
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,340$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,040

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,211 lb.3,547 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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 Rabbit / GTI R32

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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