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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: $36,607

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $10,602

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,598

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $10,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelC30C30ES
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $36,620
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $34,300
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Climate Package 412 412  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Satellite radio 295    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Proximity key 450 450  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Trip computer 100 100  
Compass 100 100  
Fog lights 295 295  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Cruise control 185 185  
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 500
Blind spot warning system 695 695 500
Xenon HID headlights 700 700 565
Rear spoiler 200   319
Wood trim 210 210  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Ultra Luxury Package     2,935
Alloy wheels, optional design     110
Power trunk closer     400
Heated steering wheel     450
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     3,745
Rain-sensing wipers     155
Power front seats 774 774  
Special order charge 258 258  
Climate Package 354 354  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Satellite radio 254    
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Proximity key 387 387  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
CD changer, in-dash 409 409  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Trip computer 86 86  
Compass 86 86  
Fog lights 254 254  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Cruise control 159 159  
Automatic air recirculation 172 172  
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344 460
Blind spot warning system 598 598 460
Xenon HID headlights 602 602 521
Rear spoiler 172   209
Wood trim 181 181  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Ultra Luxury Package     2,699
Alloy wheels, optional design     100
Power trunk closer     368
Heated steering wheel     416
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     3,452
Rain-sensing wipers     144
Options (change) 12,912 12,417 9,679
Options (change) 11,280 10,854 8,829
Destination 745 745 910
Total Price $36,607 $38,862 $47,209
Total Invoice $33,598 $35,757 $44,039

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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: $6,812
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,905
Model Year200820082014
ModelC30C30ES
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5268hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,607$38,862$47,209
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,607$38,612$43,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,005$0
Total Invoice$33,598$35,757$44,039
Adjustments for Features0-230-3,536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,598$35,527$40,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820082014
ModelC30C30ES
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer  $350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
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
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,200$3,450$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-3,536

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082014
ModelC30ES
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length167.4 in192.7 in
Width70.2 in71.7 in
Height57.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft315.2 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 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested105040%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested75047%

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