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Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,895

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,870

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelV50V50C30
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $25,500
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $23,970
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900 800
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Blind spot warning system 700 700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200 1,200
Platinum Package     5,000
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,250
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846 752
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Blind spot warning system 658 658 658
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188 1,128
Platinum Package     4,700
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,250
Options (change) 7,400 5,600 9,500
Options (change) 6,956 5,264 9,005
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $37,275 $39,325 $35,895
Total Invoice $35,091 $37,018 $33,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $430
Model Year201120112013
ModelV50V50C30
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$37,275$39,325$35,895
Adjustments for Features-840-1,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,435$38,010$35,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$35,091$37,018$33,870
Adjustments for Features-791-1,2380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,300$35,780$33,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201120112013
ModelV50V50C30
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass $0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,240$2,715$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$1,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-791-1,2380

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20112013
ModelV50C30
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length178.0 in167.4 in
Width69.7 in70.2 in
Height58.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.3,211 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested387589%
Total Not Requested50011%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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