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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: $33,925

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $7,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,942

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $7,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelV50C30
TrimT5 R-DesignT5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,500 $24,700
Base Invoice $33,370 $23,218
Climate Package 675 900
Navigation system 2,205  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800
Blind spot warning system 695 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 550
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,000
Preferred Package   1,800
Satellite radio   400
Climate Package 634 846
Navigation system 2,073  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752
Blind spot warning system 653 658
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 517
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,128
Multimedia Package   1,880
Preferred Package   1,692
Satellite radio   376
Options (change) 5,100 8,350
Options (change) 4,794 7,849
Destination 825 875
Total Price $41,425 $33,925
Total Invoice $38,989 $31,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,162
Model Year20092011
ModelV50C30
TrimT5 R-DesignT5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$41,425$33,925
Adjustments for Features-3,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,360$33,925
Total Invoice$38,989$31,942
Adjustments for Features-2,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,104$31,942

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20092011
ModelV50C30
TrimT5 R-DesignT5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,315$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8850

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20092011
ModelV50C30
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length178.0 in167.4 in
Width69.7 in70.2 in
Height57.4 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,322 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred 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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested167577%
Total Not Requested50023%

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