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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: $35,175

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $4,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $4,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelC30Passat
TrimT5V6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $36,835
Base Invoice $23,218 $35,325
Blind spot warning system 700  
Preferred Package 1,800  
Climate Package 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Satellite radio 400  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Body kit   1,900
Blind spot warning system 658  
Preferred Package 1,692  
Climate Package 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Satellite radio 376  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Body kit   1,700
Options (change) 9,600 1,900
Options (change) 9,099 1,700
Destination 875 820
Total Price $35,175 $39,555
Total Invoice $33,192 $37,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $371
Model Year20112016
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$35,175$39,555
Adjustments for Features0-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,175$35,080
Total Invoice$33,192$37,845
Adjustments for Features0-4,282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,192$33,563

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112016
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 
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
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,965$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,282

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112016
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.3,481 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 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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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