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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $690

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,502

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelS60Golf / GTI
TrimT5R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,985 $34,795
Base Invoice $31,946 $33,403
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,120  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,823  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 3,270 1,720
Options (change) 2,811 1,651
Destination 745 795
Total Price $38,000 $37,310
Total Invoice $35,502 $35,849

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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: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $892
Model Year20082013
ModelS60Golf / GTI
TrimT5R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine257hp I5256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,000$37,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,000$36,020
Total Invoice$35,502$35,849
Adjustments for Features0-1,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,502$34,610

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
ModelS60Golf / GTI
TrimT5R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
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 
Fog lights$125 
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 
Total Value of Features$2,750$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,239

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
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.3,326 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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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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