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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: $39,432

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $2,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelS60Golf / GTI
TrimT5R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,985 $39,785
Advanced Package 1,695  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,120  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Advanced Package 1,457  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,823  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,702 1,100
Options (change) 4,042 1,056
Destination 745 850
Total Price $39,432 $41,735

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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: $2,737
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,057
Model Year20082018
ModelS60Golf / GTI
TrimT5R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine257hp I5292hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/35-19
Total Price$39,432$41,735
Adjustments for Features0-5,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,432$36,695

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelS60Golf / GTI
TrimT5R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Cargo organizer$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,900$9,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelS60Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in103.8 in
Length180.2 in167.6 in
Width71.4 in70.8 in
Height56.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,373 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.953.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Advanced Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Surround sound250No
Cargo organizer100No
Special exterior trim0No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Unbranded, 325W, 13 speakers350No
Total Requested112552%
Total Not Requested105048%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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