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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: $35,195

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $6,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,212

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $5,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelC30Passat
TrimT5VR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,500 $39,200
Base Invoice $23,970 $36,669
Platinum Package 5,000  
Climate Package 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Navigation system   1,800
Platinum Package 4,700  
Climate Package 752  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Navigation system   1,589
Options (change) 8,800 2,025
Options (change) 8,347 1,788
Destination 895 690
Total Price $35,195 $41,915
Total Invoice $33,212 $39,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,932
Model Year20132008
ModelC30Passat
TrimT5VR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,195$41,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,195$38,700
Total Invoice$33,212$39,147
Adjustments for Features0-3,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,212$36,144

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132008
ModelC30Passat
TrimT5VR6
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,565$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,003

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132008
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 Weight3,211 lb.3,744 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

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested335077%
Total Not Requested102523%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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