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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: $34,075

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $8,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,158

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $5,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelC30ES
TrimT5350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $34,120
Base Invoice $23,218 $30,253
Climate Package 900  
Preferred Package 1,800  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 815
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,250
Premium Plus Package   2,480
Rear side airbags   250
Climate Package 846  
Preferred Package 1,692  
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 652
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,408
Premium Plus Package   2,058
Rear side airbags   200
Options (change) 8,500 7,795
Options (change) 8,065 6,318
Destination 875 765
Total Price $34,075 $42,680
Total Invoice $32,158 $37,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,890
Model Year20112008
ModelC30ES
TrimT5350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5272hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,075$42,680
Adjustments for Features0-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,075$40,065
Total Invoice$32,158$37,336
Adjustments for Features0-2,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,158$35,048

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112008
ModelC30ES
TrimT5350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$2,575$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,288

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,200 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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested207595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested155070%
Total Not Requested65030%

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