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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: $23,765

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $7,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,845

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelC30C30JettaJetta
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSELTDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,950 $27,450 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $23,453 $25,803 $20,539 $22,075
Platinum Package 2,400 2,400    
Premier Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Proximity key 450 450    
Sport Package     700  
Sunroof     900  
Navigation Package       1,200
Platinum Package 2,256 2,256    
Premier Plus Package 1,880 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Proximity key 423 423    
Sport Package     672  
Sunroof     864  
Navigation Package       1,152
Options (change) 5,400 5,400 1,600 1,200
Options (change) 5,076 5,076 1,536 1,152
Destination 875 875 770 770
Total Price $31,225 $33,725 $23,765 $24,965
Total Invoice $29,404 $31,754 $22,845 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,477
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelC30C30JettaJetta
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSELTDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$31,225$33,725$23,765$24,965
Adjustments for Features-1,175-1,900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,050$31,825$23,740$24,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,775$0$1,225
Total Invoice$29,404$31,754$22,845$23,997
Adjustments for Features-1,106-1,789-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,298$29,965$22,821$23,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,667$0$1,176

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelC30C30JettaJetta
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSELTDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
5-speed manual  $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,440$3,165$1,290$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$1,900$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,106-1,789-240

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122011
ModelC30Jetta
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length167.4 in182.2 in
Width70.2 in70.0 in
Height57.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,212 lb.2,805 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
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 trim100No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested115056%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90044%
Total Not Requested112556%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested95088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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