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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: $29,995

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,827

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelC30Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,950 $23,695
Base Invoice $23,453 $22,747
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Platinum Package 2,400  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo cover 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Proximity key 450  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Platinum Package 2,256  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Cargo cover 235  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Proximity key 423  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 8,900 5,530
Options (change) 8,441 5,310
Destination 875 770
Total Price $34,725 $29,995
Total Invoice $32,769 $28,827

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,857
Model Year20122011
ModelC30Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,725$29,995
Adjustments for Features-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,575$29,995
Total Invoice$32,769$28,827
Adjustments for Features-1,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,684$28,827

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
ModelC30Golf / 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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
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 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,040$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0850

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
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.3,046 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

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 GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested347582%
Total Not Requested77518%

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