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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelC30Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,950 $25,095
Base Invoice $23,453 $24,091
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  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Driver's Edition   4,600
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  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 8,450 4,600
Options (change) 8,018 4,416
Destination 875 820
Total Price $34,275 $30,515
Total Invoice $32,346 $29,327

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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: $2,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,981
Model Year20122014
ModelC30Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,275$30,515
Adjustments for Features-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,175$30,515
Total Invoice$32,346$29,327
Adjustments for Features-1,0380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,308$29,327

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
ModelC30Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,640$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0380

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See a complete comparison of Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122014
ModelC30Golf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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 seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested120059%
Total Not Requested85041%
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

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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