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Lexus GS vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,225

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $14,951

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,284

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $11,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelGSGSGSC30
Trim350460450hT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $24,700
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $23,218
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100    
Satellite radio 486 486 486 400
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500  
Climate Package       900
Multimedia Package       2,000
Preferred Package       1,800
Xenon HID headlights       800
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Leather seating surfaces       1,200
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80    
Satellite radio 389 389 389 376
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275  
Climate Package       846
Multimedia Package       1,880
Preferred Package       1,692
Xenon HID headlights       752
Metallic paint (extra cost)       517
Leather seating surfaces       1,128
Options (change) 2,861 2,436 1,986 7,650
Options (change) 2,364 2,024 1,664 7,191
Destination 765 765 765 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $48,176 $56,221 $57,251 $33,225
Total Invoice $42,332 $48,916 $50,233 $31,284

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,761
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,245
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelGSGSGSC30
Trim350460450hT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H227hp I5
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$48,176$56,221$57,251$33,225
Adjustments for Features-3,190-4,890-5,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,986$51,331$51,786$33,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,345$6,800$0
Total Invoice$42,332$48,916$50,233$31,284
Adjustments for Features-2,803-4,255-4,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,529$44,661$45,438$31,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,132$5,909$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelGSGSGSC30
Trim350460450hT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear   $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Total Value of Features$5,190$6,890$7,465$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,190$4,890$5,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,803-4,255-4,7950

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082011
ModelGSC30
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length190.0 in167.4 in
Width71.7 in70.2 in
Height56.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,201 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.7 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.720.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
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 sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
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 seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested207595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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