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Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,362

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $3,823

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,527

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $1,225

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Model Year200820082006
ModelC30C30ES
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0330
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $32,300
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $28,640
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Climate Package 412 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Cruise control 185 185  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Wood trim 210 210  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Compass 100 100  
Trip computer 100 100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Fog lights 295 295  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700 640
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,200
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995 25  
Stability control     650
Heated front seats     640
Polished alloy wheels     2,060
Power front seats 774 774  
Special order charge 258 258  
Climate Package 354 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Cruise control 159 159  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Wood trim 181 181  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Compass 86 86  
Trip computer 86 86  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Fog lights 254 254  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
CD changer, in-dash 409 409  
Xenon HID headlights 602 602 512
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,843
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 856 22  
Stability control     520
Heated front seats     512
Polished alloy wheels     1,030
Options (change) 11,667 10,697 6,190
Options (change) 10,209 9,375 4,417
Destination 745 745 695
Total Price $35,362 $37,142 $39,185
Total Invoice $32,527 $34,278 $33,752

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,708
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,126
Model Year200820082006
ModelC30C30ES
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0330
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5218hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$35,362$37,142$39,185
Adjustments for Features0-650-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,362$36,492$39,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$0
Total Invoice$32,527$34,278$33,752
Adjustments for Features0-600-99
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,527$33,678$33,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,151$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820082006
ModelC30C30ES
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0330
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio $200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,300$2,950$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-600-99

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082006
ModelC30ES
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length167.4 in191.1 in
Width70.2 in71.3 in
Height57.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
215/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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