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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: $5,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $4,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelS60Golf / GTI
TrimT6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,450 $34,795
Base Invoice $36,143 $33,403
Premium Package 1,500  
Climate Package 800  
Personal Car Communicator 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Premium Package 1,410  
Climate Package 752  
Personal Car Communicator 517  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 3,400 1,720
Options (change) 3,196 1,651
Destination 875 795
Total Price $42,725 $37,310
Total Invoice $40,214 $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: $3,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,647
Model Year20122013
ModelS60Golf / GTI
TrimT6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$42,725$37,310
Adjustments for Features-1,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,900$37,310
Total Invoice$40,214$35,849
Adjustments for Features-1,7180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,496$35,849

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122013
ModelS60Golf / GTI
TrimT6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Security status communicator$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear$100 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,325$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7180

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122013
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 Weight3,812 lb.3,326 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 T6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested170083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested26547%
Total Not Requested30053%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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