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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: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelS60Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,985 $24,295
Base Invoice $31,946 $23,323
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,120  
Autobahn Package   5,530
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,823  
Autobahn Package   5,310
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 3,270 6,630
Options (change) 2,811 6,366
Destination 745 770
Total Price $38,000 $31,695
Total Invoice $35,502 $30,459

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,634
Model Year20082011
ModelS60Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine257hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,000$31,695
Adjustments for Features0-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,000$31,080
Total Invoice$35,502$30,459
Adjustments for Features0-591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,502$29,868

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
ModelS60Golf / GTI
TrimT5GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,150$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-591

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082011
ModelS60Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in101.5 in
Length180.2 in165.4 in
Width71.4 in70.3 in
Height56.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.946.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

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