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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: $38,685

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $6,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,491

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $2,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelC30C30ES
TrimT5T5 R-Design350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $34,120
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $30,253
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Cruise control 185    
Compass 250 250  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Wood trim 150 150  
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Overhead sunglass holder 125 125  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 500
Heated front seats 450 450  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175  
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995    
Ultra Luxury Package     5,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,250
Rear spoiler     299
Power front seats 846 846  
Special order charge 282 282  
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Cruise control 174    
Compass 235 235  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Wood trim 141 141  
Automatic air recirculation 188 188  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Overhead sunglass holder 118 118  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 400
Heated front seats 423 423  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Navigation system 2,073 2,073  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165  
CD changer, in-dash 447 447  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 935    
Ultra Luxury Package     4,378
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,408
Rear spoiler     199
Options (change) 14,090 11,910 10,429
Options (change) 13,322 11,273 8,385
Destination 825 825 765
Total Price $38,715 $38,685 $45,314
Total Invoice $36,519 $36,491 $39,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,584
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,154
Model Year200920092008
ModelC30C30ES
TrimT5T5 R-Design350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5272hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$38,715$38,685$45,314
Adjustments for Features-3000-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,415$38,685$42,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0
Total Invoice$36,519$36,491$39,403
Adjustments for Features-2830-2,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,236$36,491$37,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200920092008
ModelC30C30ES
TrimT5T5 R-Design350
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 
Power rear side windows  $200
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
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  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio $200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,200$3,900$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments-2830-2,013

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092008
ModelC30ES
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length167.4 in191.1 in
Width70.2 in71.1 in
Height57.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested240060%
Total Not Requested162540%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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