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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: $5,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,782

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $5,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelC30Passat
TrimT5V6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $35,995
Base Invoice $23,218 $34,519
Preferred Package 1,800  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Climate Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Satellite radio 400  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Body kit   1,900
Preferred Package 1,692  
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Climate Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Satellite radio 376  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Body kit   1,700
Options (change) 8,100 1,900
Options (change) 7,689 1,700
Destination 875 820
Total Price $33,675 $38,715
Total Invoice $31,782 $37,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,305
Model Year20112015
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$38,715
Adjustments for Features0-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,675$36,675
Total Invoice$31,782$37,039
Adjustments for Features0-1,952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,782$35,087

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112015
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 app $25
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 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,315$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,952

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112015
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.3,423 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

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 information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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