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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: $34,487

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $5,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,774

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $4,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelV50C30C30
TrimT5Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,140 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $26,487 $21,573 $24,158
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025    
Audio Package 895    
Premium Package 2,195    
Climate Package 412 412 412
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250 1,250
Navigation system 2,120 2,205 2,205
Xenon HID headlights 700 700 700
Stability control 695    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475
Power front seats   900 900
Special order charge   300 300
Sport suspension (upgrade)   275  
Rear spoiler   200  
Leather seating surfaces   1,200 1,200
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
CD changer, in-dash   475 475
Fog lights   295 295
Automatic climate control, front   250 250
Cruise control   185 185
Cargo cover   180 180
Aluminum trim   150  
Trip computer   100 100
Center armrest(s), second row   40 40
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741    
Audio Package 769    
Premium Package 1,887    
Climate Package 354 354 354
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250 1,250
Navigation system 1,823 1,896 1,896
Xenon HID headlights 602 602 602
Stability control 597    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 408
Power front seats   774 774
Special order charge   258 258
Sport suspension (upgrade)   237  
Rear spoiler   172  
Leather seating surfaces   1,032 1,032
Sunroof   1,032 1,032
CD changer, in-dash   409 409
Fog lights   254 254
Automatic climate control, front   215 215
Cruise control   159 159
Cargo cover   155 155
Aluminum trim   129  
Trip computer   86 86
Center armrest(s), second row   34 34
Options (change) 10,767 10,792 10,167
Options (change) 9,431 9,456 8,918
Destination 695 745 745
Total Price $39,602 $34,487 $36,612
Total Invoice $36,613 $31,774 $33,821

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,608
Model Year200620082008
ModelV50C30C30
TrimT5Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine218hp I5227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$39,602$34,487$36,612
Adjustments for Features-2500-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,352$34,487$36,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,675
Total Invoice$36,613$31,774$33,821
Adjustments for Features-2310-416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,382$31,774$33,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,631

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year200620082008
ModelV50C30C30
TrimT5Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic information $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Total Value of Features$1,675$1,425$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2310-416

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20062008
ModelV50C30
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length177.7 in167.4 in
Width69.7 in70.2 in
Height57.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.3,201 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
27.4 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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