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Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,500

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $395

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,870

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelC30Passat
TrimT5V6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,500 $34,650
Base Invoice $23,970 $33,230
Platinum Package 5,000  
Blind spot warning system 700  
Climate Package 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Platinum Package 4,700  
Blind spot warning system 658  
Climate Package 752  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Options (change) 9,500 0
Options (change) 9,005 0
Destination 895 850
Total Price $35,895 $35,500
Total Invoice $33,870 $34,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,134
Model Year20132018
ModelC30Passat
TrimT5V6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$35,895$35,500
Adjustments for Features0-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$30,975
Total Invoice$33,870$34,080
Adjustments for Features0-4,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,870$29,736

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132018
ModelC30Passat
TrimT5V6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,965$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,344

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132018
ModelC30Passat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length167.4 in191.6 in
Width70.2 in72.2 in
Height57.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,211 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested337577%
Total Not Requested100023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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