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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: $34,475

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,534

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelC30Passat
TrimT53.6 VR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $29,950
Base Invoice $23,218 $27,513
Preferred Package 1,800  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Climate Package 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800 950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Navigation system   1,800
Preferred Package 1,692  
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Climate Package 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752 839
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Satellite radio 376  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 8,900 5,500
Options (change) 8,441 4,941
Destination 875 630
Total Price $34,475 $36,080
Total Invoice $32,534 $33,084

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo C30 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $312
Model Year20112006
ModelC30Passat
TrimT53.6 VR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$34,475$36,080
Adjustments for Features0-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,475$35,140
Total Invoice$32,534$33,084
Adjustments for Features0-862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,534$32,222

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112006
ModelC30Passat
TrimT53.6 VR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$2,240$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-862

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112006
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 Weight3,200 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 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested192589%
Total Not Requested25011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested272571%
Total Not Requested110529%

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