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Lexus IS vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,945

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $5,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,962

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $4,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelISISISC30
Trim250350FT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $25,500
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $23,970
Xenon HID headlights 875      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905 3,925  
Headlight washers 100   100  
Platinum Package       5,000
Climate Package       800
Leather seating surfaces       1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Xenon HID headlights 807      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,601 3,601 3,619  
Headlight washers 92   92  
Platinum Package       4,700
Climate Package       752
Leather seating surfaces       1,128
Metallic paint (extra cost)       517
Options (change) 4,880 3,905 4,025 7,550
Options (change) 4,500 3,601 3,711 7,097
Destination 875 875 875 895
Total Price $39,550 $45,000 $66,200 $33,945
Total Invoice $36,805 $41,879 $61,595 $31,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,015
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelISISISC30
Trim250350FT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionM6T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$39,550$45,000$66,200$33,945
Adjustments for Features-890-1,840-3,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,660$43,160$62,560$33,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$23,900$0
Total Invoice$36,805$41,879$61,595$31,962
Adjustments for Features-828-1,712-3,3870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,977$40,167$58,208$31,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,190$22,231$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelISISISC30
Trim250350FT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals  $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,115$4,065$5,865$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$890$1,840$3,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-828-1,712-3,3870

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122013
ModelISC30
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in103.9 in
Length180.1 in167.4 in
Width70.9 in70.2 in
Height56.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,212 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.020.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested387589%
Total Not Requested50011%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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