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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: $36,922

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $3,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,869

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $3,201

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Model Year200820082008
ModelV50C30C30
TrimT5Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,715 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $27,932 $21,573 $24,158
Dynaudio Package 895    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,205
Premium Package 2,480    
Climate Package 412 412 412
Blind spot warning system 695 695 695
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,350 995 25
Xenon HID headlights 800 700 700
Proximity key 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475
Special order charge   300 300
Power front seats   900 900
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Satellite radio   295  
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
Universal garage door opener   225 225
Cruise control   185 185
Cargo cover   180 180
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   150 150
Aluminum trim   150  
Trip computer   100 100
Compass   100 100
Center armrest(s), second row   40 40
Dynaudio Package 769    
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,896
Premium Package 2,132    
Climate Package 354 354 354
Blind spot warning system 598 598 598
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161 856 22
Xenon HID headlights 688 602 602
Proximity key 387 387 387
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 408
Special order charge   258 258
Power front seats   774 774
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250 1,250
Satellite radio   254  
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
Universal garage door opener   194 194
Cruise control   159 159
Cargo cover   155 155
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Aluminum trim   129  
Trip computer   86 86
Compass   86 86
Center armrest(s), second row   34 34
Options (change) 9,762 13,227 11,812
Options (change) 8,393 11,551 10,334
Destination 745 745 745
Total Price $40,222 $36,922 $38,257
Total Invoice $37,070 $33,869 $35,237

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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: $2,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,289
Model Year200820082008
ModelV50C30C30
TrimT5Version 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$40,222$36,922$38,257
Adjustments for Features-9900-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,232$36,922$37,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885
Total Invoice$37,070$33,869$35,237
Adjustments for Features-9120-414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,158$33,869$34,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$954

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year200820082008
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  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250 $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,215$1,225$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-9120-414

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082008
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

Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
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%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Chrome-plated alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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