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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: $36,325

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,652

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,273

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelV50C30
TrimT5T5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,715 $24,950
Base Invoice $27,932 $23,453
Premium Package 2,480  
Climate Package 412 900
Navigation system 2,205  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800
Blind spot warning system 695 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Proximity key 450 450
Platinum Package   2,400
Premier Plus Package   2,000
Cargo cover   250
Leather seating surfaces   1,200
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Premium Package 2,132  
Climate Package 354 846
Navigation system 1,896  
Xenon HID headlights 688 752
Blind spot warning system 598 658
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 517
Proximity key 387 423
Platinum Package   2,256
Premier Plus Package   1,880
Cargo cover   235
Leather seating surfaces   1,128
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 7,517 10,500
Options (change) 6,463 9,945
Destination 745 875
Total Price $37,977 $36,325
Total Invoice $35,140 $34,273

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,237
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $483
Model Year20082012
ModelV50C30
TrimT5T5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$37,977$36,325
Adjustments for Features-4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,562$36,325
Total Invoice$35,140$34,273
Adjustments for Features-3840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,756$34,273

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082012
ModelV50C30
TrimT5T5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Total Value of Features$2,190$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3840

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082012
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?
Roof rails250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested245073%
Total Not Requested90027%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%
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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