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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: $35,547

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $3,178

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,686

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $3,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelS40C30C30
TrimT5 R-DesignVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,350 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $30,409 $21,573 $24,158
Blind spot warning system 695 695 695
Climate Package 675 412 412
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 475 475
Proximity key 450 450 450
Xenon HID headlights 800 700 700
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,200 1,200
Power driver seat   450 450
Special order charge   300 300
Center armrest(s), second row   40 40
Compass   100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   150 150
Trip computer   100 100
Aluminum trim   150  
Cruise control   185 185
Automatic climate control, front   250 250
Fog lights   295 295
CD changer, in-dash   475 475
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
Rear spoiler   200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   275  
Satellite radio   295  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Blind spot warning system 653 598 598
Climate Package 634 354 354
Navigation system 2,073 1,896 1,896
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 408 408
Proximity key 423 387 387
Xenon HID headlights 752 602 602
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,032 1,032
Power driver seat   387 387
Special order charge   258 258
Center armrest(s), second row   34 34
Compass   86 86
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Trip computer   86 86
Aluminum trim   129  
Cruise control   159 159
Automatic climate control, front   215 215
Fog lights   254 254
CD changer, in-dash   409 409
Sunroof   1,032 1,032
Rear spoiler   172  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   237  
Satellite radio   254  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Options (change) 5,550 11,852 10,932
Options (change) 5,217 10,368 9,576
Destination 825 745 745
Total Price $38,725 $35,547 $37,377
Total Invoice $36,451 $32,686 $34,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,528
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,153
Model Year200920082008
ModelS40C30C30
TrimT5 R-DesignVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$38,725$35,547$37,377
Adjustments for Features-6500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,075$35,547$37,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,580
Total Invoice$36,451$32,686$34,479
Adjustments for Features-6120-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,839$32,686$34,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,562

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year200920082008
ModelS40C30C30
TrimT5 R-DesignVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Total Value of Features$1,950$1,300$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6120-231

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Volvo C30 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20092008
ModelS40C30
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length176.2 in167.4 in
Width69.7 in70.2 in
Height57.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,201 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Volvo C30 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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