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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: $30,700

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $2,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,405

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $1,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelC30Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,950 $27,785
Base Invoice $23,453 $26,673
Climate Package 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo cover 250  
Satellite radio 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Proximity key 450  
2.5L I5 1,295  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Lighting Package   995
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Climate Package 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Cargo cover 235  
Satellite radio 376  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Proximity key 423  
2.5L I5 1,217  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Lighting Package   856
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 7,095 2,095
Options (change) 6,744 1,912
Destination 875 820
Total Price $32,920 $30,700
Total Invoice $31,072 $29,405

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,253
Model Year20122015
ModelC30Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine250hp I5210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,920$30,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,920$28,000
Total Invoice$31,072$29,405
Adjustments for Features0-2,586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,072$26,819

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122015
ModelC30Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,765$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,586

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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 Year20122015
ModelC30Golf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.8 in
Length167.4 in167.5 in
Width70.2 in70.5 in
Height57.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,211 lb.3,278 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.2 ft352.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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