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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: $35,175

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $12,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,192

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $11,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelC30ES
TrimT5350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $38,100
Base Invoice $23,218 $35,688
Preferred Package 1,800  
Climate Package 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio 400  
Blind spot warning system 700 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,500
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Alloy wheels, optional design   40
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   450
LED headlights   515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,650
Preferred Package 1,692  
Climate Package 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Satellite radio 376  
Blind spot warning system 658 460
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,221
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Alloy wheels, optional design   37
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   416
LED headlights   473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,447
Options (change) 9,600 8,710
Options (change) 9,099 8,026
Destination 875 950
Total Price $35,175 $47,760
Total Invoice $33,192 $44,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,852
Model Year20112016
ModelC30ES
TrimT5350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5268hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$35,175$47,760
Adjustments for Features0-4,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,175$42,820
Total Invoice$33,192$44,664
Adjustments for Features0-4,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,192$40,044

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112016
ModelC30ES
TrimT5350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$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 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,950$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,620

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112016
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 Weight3,200 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

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 trim300No
Total Requested125048%
Total Not Requested135052%
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
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

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