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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: $37,485

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $710

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,361

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelS40C30C30
TrimT5 R-DesignT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,150 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $29,281 $22,372 $24,393
Preferred Package 1,250    
Climate Package 900 675 675
Blind spot warning system 695 695 695
Navigation system 1,800 2,205 2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 525 525
Xenon HID headlights 800 700 700
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,200 200
Special order charge   300 300
Power front seats   900 900
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Satellite radio   395  
Cruise control   185  
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
CD changer, in-dash   475 475
Proximity key   450 450
Bluetooth cell phone link   295 295
Fog lights   295  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   275  
Automatic climate control, front   250 250
Compass   250 250
Automatic air recirculation   200 200
Aluminum trim   150  
Trip computer   100 100
Center armrest(s), second row   40 40
Preferred Package 1,175    
Climate Package 846 634 634
Blind spot warning system 653 653 653
Navigation system 1,692 2,073 2,073
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 494 494
Xenon HID headlights 752 658 658
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,128 188
Special order charge   282 282
Power front seats   846 846
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Satellite radio   371  
Cruise control   174  
Sunroof   1,128 1,128
CD changer, in-dash   447 447
Proximity key   423 423
Bluetooth cell phone link   277 277
Fog lights   277  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   259  
Automatic climate control, front   235 235
Compass   235 235
Automatic air recirculation   188 188
Aluminum trim   141  
Trip computer   94 94
Center armrest(s), second row   38 38
Options (change) 6,195 13,010 10,710
Options (change) 5,823 12,305 10,143
Destination 850 825 825
Total Price $38,195 $37,635 $37,485
Total Invoice $35,954 $35,502 $35,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $381
Model Year201020092009
ModelS40C30C30
TrimT5 R-DesignT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$38,195$37,635$37,485
Adjustments for Features-22500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,970$37,635$37,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0
Total Invoice$35,954$35,502$35,361
Adjustments for Features-21200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,742$35,502$35,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$141$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201020092009
ModelS40C30C30
TrimT5 R-DesignT5T5 R-Design
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Total Value of Features$1,775$1,550$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-21200

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20102009
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		14.3 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.320.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

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%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

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%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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