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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: $36,250

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $5,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,202

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelC30C30Passat
TrimT5T5 R-DesignVR6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $39,200
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $36,669
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,800
Aluminum trim 150    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Fog lights 295    
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Satellite radio 395    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Heated front seats 450 450 225
Overhead sunglass holder 125 125  
Trip computer 100 100  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Cruise control 185    
Compass 250 250  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
iPod integration     0
Power front seats 846 846  
Special order charge 282 282  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259    
Navigation system 2,073 2,073 1,589
Aluminum trim 141    
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Fog lights 277    
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165  
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Satellite radio 371    
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Heated front seats 423 423 199
Overhead sunglass holder 118 118  
Trip computer 94 94  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Cruise control 174    
Compass 235 235  
Cargo cover 169 169  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 11,775 9,475 2,025
Options (change) 11,146 8,984 1,788
Destination 825 825 690
Total Price $36,400 $36,250 $41,915
Total Invoice $34,343 $34,202 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,942
Model Year200920092008
ModelC30C30Passat
TrimT5T5 R-DesignVR6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$36,400$36,250$41,915
Adjustments for Features00-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,400$36,250$38,700
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0
Total Invoice$34,343$34,202$39,147
Adjustments for Features00-3,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,343$34,202$36,144
Cost Above Minimum$141$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092008
ModelC30C30Passat
TrimT5T5 R-DesignVR6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,990$1,990$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,003

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelC30Passat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in106.7 in
Length167.4 in188.0 in
Width70.2 in71.7 in
Height57.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.3 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 in38.6 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

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 T5 R-Design

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 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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