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Volvo S40 vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,075

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $572

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,901

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $137

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelS40C30
TrimT5T5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,515 $24,950
Base Invoice $26,804 $23,453
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 412 900
Navigation system 2,205  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800
Blind spot warning system 695 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Proximity key 450 450
Platinum Package   2,400
Premier Plus Package   2,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,200
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 354 846
Navigation system 1,896  
Xenon HID headlights 688 752
Blind spot warning system 598 658
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 517
Proximity key 387 423
Platinum Package   2,256
Premier Plus Package   1,880
Leather seating surfaces   1,128
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 7,387 10,250
Options (change) 6,352 9,710
Destination 745 875
Total Price $36,647 $36,075
Total Invoice $33,901 $34,038

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo C30 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $522
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $183
Model Year20082012
ModelS40C30
TrimT5T5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,647$36,075
Adjustments for Features-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,597$36,075
Total Invoice$33,901$34,038
Adjustments for Features-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,855$34,038

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082012
ModelS40C30
TrimT5T5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Total Value of Features$2,000$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-460

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082012
ModelS40C30
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length175.9 in167.4 in
Width69.7 in70.2 in
Height57.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.3,211 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.620.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested245079%
Total Not Requested65021%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested190093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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