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Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,050

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $4,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,840

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $4,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelC30C30Jetta
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $26,779
Power driver seat 450 450  
Special order charge 300 300  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175  
Fog lights 295    
Proximity key 450 450  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Trip computer 100 100  
Overhead sunglass holder 125 125  
Cruise control 185    
Satellite radio 395    
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Floor mats     235
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Power driver seat 423 423  
Special order charge 282 282  
Navigation system 2,073 2,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165  
Fog lights 277    
Proximity key 423 423  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Blind spot warning system 653 653  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Heated front seats 423 423  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Trip computer 94 94  
Overhead sunglass holder 118 118  
Cruise control 174    
Satellite radio 371    
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Floor mats     185
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 10,210 9,060 1,335
Options (change) 9,674 8,593 1,241
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $34,835 $35,835 $30,050
Total Invoice $32,871 $33,811 $28,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,471
Model Year200920092017
ModelC30C30Jetta
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,835$35,835$30,050
Adjustments for Features0-550-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,835$35,285$28,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$32,871$33,811$28,840
Adjustments for Features0-519-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,871$33,292$27,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$421$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920092017
ModelC30C30Jetta
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.0T GLI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,815$2,365$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-519-1,440

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092017
ModelC30Jetta
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length167.4 in183.3 in
Width70.2 in70.0 in
Height57.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,194 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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