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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelS60S60S60Golf / GTI
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,300 $38,450 $42,950 $24,295
Base Invoice $29,422 $36,143 $40,373 $23,323
Premium Package 1,900 1,500    
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Personal Car Communicator 550 550 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0    
Climate Package     800  
Wood trim     0  
Autobahn Package       5,530
Premium Package 1,786 1,410    
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Personal Car Communicator 517 517 517  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0    
Climate Package     752  
Wood trim     0  
Autobahn Package       5,310
Options (change) 3,800 2,600 1,900 5,530
Options (change) 3,572 2,444 1,786 5,310
Destination 875 875 875 770
Total Price $35,975 $41,925 $45,725 $30,595
Total Invoice $33,869 $39,462 $43,034 $29,403

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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: $4,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,209
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelS60S60S60Golf / GTI
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I5300hp I6325hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8160, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,975$41,925$45,725$30,595
Adjustments for Features-1,335-3,235-4,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,640$38,690$41,500$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$6,860$0
Total Invoice$33,869$39,462$43,034$29,403
Adjustments for Features-1,257-3,045-3,9760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,612$36,417$39,058$29,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$6,446$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelS60S60S60Golf / GTI
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Security status communicator$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation system   $600
SD Card slot   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,550$5,450$6,440$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$3,235$4,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,257-3,045-3,9760

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
ModelS60Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in101.5 in
Length182.2 in165.4 in
Width73.4 in70.3 in
Height58.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.046.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested190079%
Total Not Requested50021%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested165080%
Total Not Requested40020%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested21552%
Total Not Requested20048%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested287571%
Total Not Requested117529%

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