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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: $35,175

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelV50V50C30
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $24,700
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $23,218
Preferred Package 2,000   1,800
Climate Package 900 900 900
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 800
Blind spot warning system 700 700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces   200 1,200
Satellite radio     400
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,250
Preferred Package 1,880   1,692
Climate Package 846 846 846
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880 1,880
Xenon HID headlights 752 752 752
Blind spot warning system 658 658 658
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517
Leather seating surfaces   188 1,128
Satellite radio     376
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,250
Options (change) 6,950 5,150 9,600
Options (change) 6,533 4,841 9,099
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $36,825 $38,875 $35,175
Total Invoice $34,668 $36,595 $33,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $732
Model Year201120112011
ModelV50V50C30
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,825$38,875$35,175
Adjustments for Features-790-1,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,035$37,610$35,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$34,668$36,595$33,192
Adjustments for Features-744-1,1910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,924$35,404$33,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201120112011
ModelV50V50C30
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails $250 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass $0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,165$2,640$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$1,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-744-1,1910

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20112011
ModelV50C30
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length178.0 in167.4 in
Width69.7 in70.2 in
Height58.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.3,200 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 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested2250100%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested202593%
Total Not Requested1507%

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