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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: $35,127

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $2,803

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,325

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $2,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelC30C30Passat
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.03.6 VR6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $29,950
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $27,513
Climate Package 412 412  
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Fog lights 295 295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,800
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Compass 100 100  
Trip computer 100 100  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Cruise control 185 185  
Satellite radio 295    
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Sport Package     300
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Climate Package 354 354  
Power front seats 774 774  
Special order charge 258 258  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Fog lights 254 254  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237    
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,589
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Compass 86 86  
Trip computer 86 86  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Cruise control 159 159  
Satellite radio 254    
CD changer, in-dash 409 409  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Sport Package     274
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Options (change) 11,432 10,862 7,350
Options (change) 10,007 9,516 6,660
Destination 745 745 630
Total Price $35,127 $37,307 $37,930
Total Invoice $32,325 $34,419 $34,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,763
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,524
Model Year200820082006
ModelC30C30Passat
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.03.6 VR6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$35,127$37,307$37,930
Adjustments for Features0-550-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,127$36,757$36,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,630$0
Total Invoice$32,325$34,419$34,803
Adjustments for Features0-507-954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,325$33,912$33,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,587$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082006
ModelC30C30Passat
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.03.6 VR6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Total Value of Features$2,065$2,615$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-507-954

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
ModelC30Passat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.7 in
Length167.4 in188.2 in
Width70.2 in71.7 in
Height57.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested377571%
Total Not Requested150529%

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