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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: $35,880

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $1,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,679

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $2,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelS60Golf / GTI
TrimT5R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,985 $35,650
Base Invoice $31,946 $34,225
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,150 1,100
Options (change) 988 1,056
Destination 745 820
Total Price $35,880 $37,570
Total Invoice $33,679 $36,101

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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: $2,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,244
Model Year20082016
ModelS60Golf / GTI
TrimT5R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine257hp I5292hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,880$37,570
Adjustments for Features0-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,880$33,755
Total Invoice$33,679$36,101
Adjustments for Features0-3,666
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,679$32,435

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelS60Golf / GTI
TrimT5R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $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
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
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
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$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$3,450$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,666

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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 Year20082016
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 Weight3,393 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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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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
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%

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