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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: $3,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,405

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $2,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelC30Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI SE
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,500 $27,785
Base Invoice $23,970 $26,673
Premier Plus Package 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
2.5L I5 1,295  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Lighting Package   995
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premier Plus Package 2,538  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Satellite radio 376  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
2.5L I5 1,217  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Lighting Package   856
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 7,395 2,095
Options (change) 7,026 1,912
Destination 895 820
Total Price $33,790 $30,700
Total Invoice $31,891 $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: $4,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,659
Model Year20132015
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$33,790$30,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,790$29,475
Total Invoice$31,891$29,405
Adjustments for Features0-1,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,891$28,232

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132015
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
Cargo cover $75
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 $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
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 
Aluminum trim$100 
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,615$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,173

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132015
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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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 trim100No
Total Requested180061%
Total Not Requested115039%

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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