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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: $35,175

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $2,402

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelV50C30
TrimT5T5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,140 $24,950
Base Invoice $26,487 $23,453
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 412 900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Stability control 695  
Xenon HID headlights 700 800
Navigation system 2,120  
Audio Package 895  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250
Platinum Package   2,400
Premier Plus Package   2,000
Cargo cover   250
Leather seating surfaces   1,200
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 354 846
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 517
Stability control 597  
Xenon HID headlights 602 752
Navigation system 1,823  
Audio Package 769  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250
Platinum Package   2,256
Premier Plus Package   1,880
Cargo cover   235
Leather seating surfaces   1,128
Options (change) 8,742 9,350
Options (change) 7,690 8,864
Destination 695 875
Total Price $37,577 $35,175
Total Invoice $34,872 $33,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,602
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,869
Model Year20062012
ModelV50C30
TrimT5T5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine218hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$37,577$35,175
Adjustments for Features0-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,577$34,975
Total Invoice$34,872$33,192
Adjustments for Features0-189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,872$33,003

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20062012
ModelV50C30
TrimT5T5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Total Value of Features$1,875$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20062012
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.3,211 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
27.4 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

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-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested190093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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