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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: $35,075

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,023

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelV50V50C30
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,700 $33,050 $24,950
Base Invoice $26,978 $31,067 $23,453
Preferred Package 1,250 1,250  
Climate Package 900 900 900
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 800
Blind spot warning system 695 695 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200 1,200
Platinum Package     2,400
Premier Plus Package     2,000
Cargo cover     250
Proximity key     450
Preferred Package 1,175 1,175  
Climate Package 846 846 846
Navigation system 1,692 1,692  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752 752
Blind spot warning system 653 653 658
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188 1,128
Platinum Package     2,256
Premier Plus Package     1,880
Cargo cover     235
Proximity key     423
Options (change) 7,195 6,195 9,250
Options (change) 6,763 5,823 8,695
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $36,745 $40,095 $35,075
Total Invoice $34,591 $37,740 $33,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $801
Model Year201020102012
ModelV50V50C30
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine168hp I5227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,745$40,095$35,075
Adjustments for Features-815-2,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,930$37,555$35,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$34,591$37,740$33,023
Adjustments for Features-767-2,3910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,824$35,349$33,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201020102012
ModelV50V50C30
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,015$3,740$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$2,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-767-2,3910

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20102012
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.3,212 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
12.8 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 2.4i

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
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 recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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