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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: $39,015

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,799

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelV50C30
TrimT5T5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,715 $23,800
Base Invoice $27,932 $22,372
Premium Package 2,480  
Climate Package 412 675
Blind spot warning system 695 695
Dynaudio Package 895  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 525
Proximity key 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800 700
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,350 995
Special order charge   300
Preferred Package   1,595
Power front seats   900
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,200
Satellite radio   395
Cruise control   185
Sunroof   1,200
CD changer, in-dash   475
Automatic climate control, front   250
Compass   250
Universal garage door opener   225
Cargo cover   180
Center armrest(s), second row   40
Aluminum trim   150
Premium Package 2,132  
Climate Package 354 634
Blind spot warning system 598 653
Dynaudio Package 769  
Navigation system 1,896 2,073
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 494
Proximity key 387  
Xenon HID headlights 688 658
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161 935
Special order charge   282
Preferred Package   1,499
Power front seats   846
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,128
Satellite radio   371
Cruise control   174
Sunroof   1,128
CD changer, in-dash   447
Automatic climate control, front   235
Compass   235
Universal garage door opener   212
Cargo cover   169
Center armrest(s), second row   38
Aluminum trim   141
Options (change) 9,762 14,390
Options (change) 8,393 13,602
Destination 745 825
Total Price $40,222 $39,015
Total Invoice $37,070 $36,799

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo C30 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $742
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $158
Model Year20082009
ModelV50C30
TrimT5T5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$40,222$39,015
Adjustments for Features-4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,757$39,015
Total Invoice$37,070$36,799
Adjustments for Features-4290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,641$36,799

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082009
ModelV50C30
TrimT5T5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
USB port $25
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
Total Value of Features$1,965$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4290

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082009
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

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%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 key250Yes
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 Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
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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