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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: $38,335

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $10,399

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,161

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $9,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelC30C30ES
TrimT5T5 R-Design350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $38,900
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $36,438
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Cruise control 185    
Overhead sunglass holder 125 125  
Automatic air recirculation 200 200  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Satellite radio 395    
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175  
Compass 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Wood trim 150 150  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Ultra Luxury Package     8,520
Rear spoiler     319
Power front seats 846 846  
Special order charge 282 282  
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499  
Navigation system 2,073 2,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Cruise control 174    
Overhead sunglass holder 118 118  
Automatic air recirculation 188 188  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Satellite radio 371    
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165  
Compass 235 235  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Wood trim 141 141  
Heated front seats 423 423  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Blind spot warning system 653 653  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Ultra Luxury Package     7,847
Rear spoiler     209
Options (change) 13,710 12,130 8,839
Options (change) 12,964 11,479 8,056
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $38,335 $38,905 $48,734
Total Invoice $36,161 $36,697 $45,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,809
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,110
Model Year200920092018
ModelC30C30ES
TrimT5T5 R-Design350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5268hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$38,335$38,905$48,734
Adjustments for Features00-5,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,335$38,905$43,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$36,161$36,697$45,489
Adjustments for Features00-5,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,161$36,697$40,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$536$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200920092018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app  $25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,150$4,150$9,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,218

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092018
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 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
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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 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
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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
LED headlights250No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested280053%
Total Not Requested250047%

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