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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: $33,675

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $45

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,782

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $588

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelC30Passat
TrimT5V6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $32,950
Base Invoice $23,218 $31,600
Preferred Package 1,800  
Climate Package 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Preferred Package 1,692  
Climate Package 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Satellite radio 376  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Options (change) 8,100 0
Options (change) 7,689 0
Destination 875 770
Total Price $33,675 $33,720
Total Invoice $31,782 $32,370

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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: $695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $122
Model Year20112012
ModelC30Passat
TrimT5V6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$33,675$33,720
Adjustments for Features0-740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,675$32,980
Total Invoice$31,782$32,370
Adjustments for Features0-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,782$31,660

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
ModelC30Passat
TrimT5V6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,465$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-710

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See a complete comparison of Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,200 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

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 seat100No
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 Requested182584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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