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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: $31,025

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelC30C30Passat
TrimT5T5 R-DesignKomfort
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,950 $27,450 $29,690
Base Invoice $23,453 $25,803 $27,727
Premier Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
Platinum Package 2,400 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Cargo cover 250    
Navigation system     1,990
Premier Plus Package 1,880 1,880  
Platinum Package 2,256 2,256  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Cargo cover 235    
Navigation system     1,758
Options (change) 5,200 4,950 1,990
Options (change) 4,888 4,653 1,758
Destination 875 875 700
Total Price $31,025 $33,275 $32,380
Total Invoice $29,216 $31,331 $30,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo C30 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94
Model Year201220122009
ModelC30C30Passat
TrimT5T5 R-DesignKomfort
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$31,025$33,275$32,380
Adjustments for Features0-650-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,025$32,625$31,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$29,216$31,331$30,185
Adjustments for Features0-612-1,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,216$30,719$29,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,503$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122009
ModelC30C30Passat
TrimT5T5 R-DesignKomfort
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,015$2,665$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-612-1,063

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122009
ModelC30Passat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in106.7 in
Length167.4 in188.0 in
Width70.2 in71.7 in
Height57.0 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,212 lb.3,513 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.3 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 in38.6 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Premier Plus 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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested132565%
Total Not Requested70035%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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