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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: $36,490

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $220

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,429

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelC30Golf / GTI
TrimT5R
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,500 $34,195
Base Invoice $23,970 $32,827
Climate Package 800  
Platinum Package 5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
2.5L I5 1,295  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Climate Package 752  
Platinum Package 4,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
2.5L I5 1,217  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 10,095 1,720
Options (change) 9,564 1,651
Destination 895 795
Total Price $36,490 $36,710
Total Invoice $34,429 $35,273

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $748
Model Year20132013
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$36,490$36,710
Adjustments for Features0-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,490$36,610
Total Invoice$34,429$35,273
Adjustments for Features0-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,429$35,177

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132013
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
Cargo cover $75
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$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132013
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
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested270062%
Total Not Requested167538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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