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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: $35,775

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $3,827

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,754

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $2,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelV50C30C30
TrimT5T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,140 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $26,487 $22,372 $24,393
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025    
Premium Package 2,195    
Climate Package 412 675 675
Audio Package 895    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 525 525
Stability control 695    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700 700
Navigation system 2,120 2,205 2,205
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250 1,250
Preferred Package   1,595  
Power front seats   900 900
Special order charge   300 300
Leather seating surfaces   1,200 200
Cruise control   185  
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
CD changer, in-dash   475 475
Sport suspension (upgrade)   275  
Automatic climate control, front   250 250
Cargo cover   180 180
Center armrest(s), second row   40 40
Aluminum trim   150  
Trip computer     100
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741    
Premium Package 1,887    
Climate Package 354 634 634
Audio Package 769    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 494 494
Stability control 597    
Xenon HID headlights 602 658 658
Navigation system 1,823 2,073 2,073
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250 1,250
Preferred Package   1,499  
Power front seats   846 846
Special order charge   282 282
Leather seating surfaces   1,128 188
Cruise control   174  
Sunroof   1,128 1,128
CD changer, in-dash   447 447
Sport suspension (upgrade)   259  
Automatic climate control, front   235 235
Cargo cover   169 169
Center armrest(s), second row   38 38
Aluminum trim   141  
Trip computer     94
Options (change) 10,767 12,105 9,000
Options (change) 9,431 11,455 8,536
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $39,602 $36,730 $35,775
Total Invoice $36,613 $34,652 $33,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,827
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,859
Model Year200620092009
ModelV50C30C30
TrimT5T5T5 R-Design
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, 12650, 10160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$39,602$36,730$35,775
Adjustments for Features0-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,602$36,430$35,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$0
Total Invoice$36,613$34,652$33,754
Adjustments for Features0-2830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,613$34,369$33,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year200620092009
ModelV50C30C30
TrimT5T5T5 R-Design
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  
Proximity key $250 
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
HD radio $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$1,975$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2830

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20062009
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%
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%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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