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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelC30C30Passat
TrimT5T5 R-DesignV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $34,650
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $33,230
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Special order charge 300 300  
Power front seats 900 900  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Fog lights 295    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Trip computer 100 100  
Cruise control 185    
Overhead sunglass holder 125 125  
Satellite radio 395    
Proximity key 450 450  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Rear spoiler     375
Navigation system 2,073 2,073  
Special order charge 282 282  
Power front seats 846 846  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Fog lights 277    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Trip computer 94 94  
Cruise control 174    
Overhead sunglass holder 118 118  
Satellite radio 371    
Proximity key 423 423  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Heated front seats 423 423  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Blind spot warning system 653 653  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 12,285 10,410 375
Options (change) 11,624 9,862 300
Destination 825 825 850
Total Price $36,910 $37,185 $35,875
Total Invoice $34,821 $35,080 $34,380

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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: $5,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,897
Model Year200920092018
ModelC30C30Passat
TrimT5T5 R-DesignV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,910$37,185$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-100-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,910$37,085$31,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$34,821$35,080$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-94-4,456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,821$34,986$29,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$165$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092018
ModelC30C30Passat
TrimT5T5 R-DesignV6 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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
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
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,315$2,415$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-4,456

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092018
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.3,571 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

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%

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