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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: $34,090

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $5

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,432

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $1,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelC30C30Passat
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0V6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $32,950
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $31,600
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Special order charge 300 300  
Power front seats 900 900  
Climate Package 675 675  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Proximity key 450 450  
Rear spoiler 200   375
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Cruise control 185 185  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Satellite radio 295    
Trip computer 100 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Fog lights 295 295  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896  
Special order charge 258 258  
Power front seats 774 774  
Climate Package 580 580  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Proximity key 387 387  
Rear spoiler 172   300
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Cruise control 159 159  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Satellite radio 254    
Trip computer 86 86  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Fog lights 254 254  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Options (change) 10,395 9,900 375
Options (change) 9,114 8,688 300
Destination 745 745 770
Total Price $34,090 $36,345 $34,095
Total Invoice $31,432 $33,591 $32,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $457
Model Year200820082012
ModelC30C30Passat
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0V6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,090$36,345$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-350-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,090$35,995$33,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,905$0
Total Invoice$31,432$33,591$32,670
Adjustments for Features0-323-781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,432$33,268$31,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,836$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082012
ModelC30C30Passat
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0V6 SEL Premium
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 start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,990$2,340$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-323-781

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,201 lb.3,446 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 Version 1.0

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 seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80076%
Total Not Requested25024%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

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 seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80076%
Total Not Requested25024%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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