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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: $34,600

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $8,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,650

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $7,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelC30C30ES
TrimT5T5 R-Design350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $36,725
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $34,400
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 1,000 1,000  
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950  
Climate Package 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,065
Heated front seats     640
Xenon HID headlights     815
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 940 940  
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833  
Climate Package 846 846  
Navigation system 1,692 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Sunroof 940 940  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,749
Heated front seats     588
Xenon HID headlights     749
Options (change) 9,650 8,650 5,520
Options (change) 9,146 8,206 5,086
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $34,600 $35,800 $43,120
Total Invoice $32,650 $33,778 $40,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,474
Model Year201020102012
ModelC30C30ES
TrimT5T5 R-Design350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5268hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,600$35,800$43,120
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,600$35,600$40,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$32,650$33,778$40,361
Adjustments for Features0-189-2,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,650$33,589$38,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$939$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201020102012
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
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
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
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 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,575$2,775$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-2,237

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20102012
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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85049%
Total Not Requested87551%

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