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Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $3,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,255

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelS60Golf / GTI
TrimRR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,385 $35,650
Base Invoice $36,117 $34,225
Climate Package 600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,120  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,245
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Climate Package 516  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,823  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
DCC & Navigation Package   2,154
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,445 3,345
Options (change) 3,997 3,210
Destination 695 820
Total Price $43,525 $39,815
Total Invoice $40,809 $38,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,946
Model Year20062016
ModelS60Golf / GTI
TrimRR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I5292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/35-19
Total Price$43,525$39,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,525$37,325
Total Invoice$40,809$38,255
Adjustments for Features0-2,392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,809$35,863

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelS60Golf / GTI
TrimRR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,100$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,392

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062016
ModelS60Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in103.8 in
Length180.2 in167.5 in
Width71.4 in70.8 in
Height56.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.952.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 R

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
DCC & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

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