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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: $36,075

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $10,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,038

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $9,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelC30ES
TrimT5350
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,950 $37,700
Base Invoice $23,453 $35,314
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Climate Package 900  
Platinum Package 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 450  
Blind spot warning system 700 500
Xenon HID headlights 800 565
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Ultra Luxury Package   2,935
Alloy wheels, optional design   110
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Power trunk closer   400
Heated steering wheel   450
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,695
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Climate Package 846  
Platinum Package 2,256  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Proximity key 423  
Blind spot warning system 658 460
Xenon HID headlights 752 521
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Ultra Luxury Package   2,699
Alloy wheels, optional design   100
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Power trunk closer   368
Heated steering wheel   416
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,488
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Options (change) 10,250 8,310
Options (change) 9,710 7,656
Destination 875 925
Total Price $36,075 $46,935
Total Invoice $34,038 $43,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,892
Model Year20122015
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$36,075$46,935
Adjustments for Features0-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,075$42,695
Total Invoice$34,038$43,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,038$39,930

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122015
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
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
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
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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 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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,575$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,965

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,211 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

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

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%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested85062%
Total Not Requested52538%

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