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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: $35,300

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,308

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelV50V50C30C30
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $24,100 $26,300
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $22,654 $24,722
Preferred Package 2,000   1,950 1,950
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900 900 900
Blind spot warning system 700 700 700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Proximity key 450 450    
Leather seating surfaces   200 1,200 200
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers     1,000 1,000
Sunroof     1,000 1,000
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,250 1,250
Preferred Package 1,880   1,833 1,833
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846 846 846
Blind spot warning system 658 658 658 658
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517 517
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Proximity key 423 423    
Leather seating surfaces   188 1,128 188
Navigation system     1,692 1,692
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers     940 940
Sunroof     940 940
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,250 1,250
Options (change) 7,400 5,600 10,350 9,350
Options (change) 6,956 5,264 9,804 8,864
Destination 875 875 850 850
Total Price $37,275 $39,325 $35,300 $36,500
Total Invoice $35,091 $37,018 $33,308 $34,436

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $898
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelV50V50C30C30
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$37,275$39,325$35,300$36,500
Adjustments for Features-940-1,4150-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,335$37,910$35,300$36,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$1,000
Total Invoice$35,091$37,018$33,308$34,436
Adjustments for Features-885-1,3320-189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,206$35,686$33,308$34,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$939

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2011201120102010
ModelV50V50C30C30
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Roof rails $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass $0  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
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$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,315$2,790$1,375$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$1,415$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-885-1,3320-189

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20112010
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.3,201 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
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
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
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

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

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%
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers
FeatureValueRequested?
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested187593%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

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%
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers
FeatureValueRequested?
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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