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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: $35,375

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $9,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,380

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $7,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelC30ES
TrimT5350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,950 $36,725
Base Invoice $23,453 $33,299
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Climate Package 900  
Platinum Package 2,400  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,535
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,065
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Climate Package 846  
Platinum Package 2,256  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Proximity key 423  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,040
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,564
Options (change) 9,550 7,600
Options (change) 9,052 6,604
Destination 875 875
Total Price $35,375 $45,200
Total Invoice $33,380 $40,778

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,655
Model Year20122011
ModelC30ES
TrimT5350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5268hp 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$35,375$45,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,375$42,160
Total Invoice$33,380$40,778
Adjustments for Features0-2,743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,380$38,035

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122011
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
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
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 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,975$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,743

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,211 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

Premier Plus 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested195095%
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%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
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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