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Volvo C30 vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,925

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $17,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,942

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $15,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016201620162016
ModelC30GSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimT5200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $53,920 $50,000 $54,750 $63,080 $68,760 $84,440
Base Invoice $23,218 $50,061 $46,500 $50,869 $58,666 $63,891 $78,529
Multimedia Package 2,000            
Preferred Package 1,800            
Blind spot warning system 700            
Climate Package 900            
Xenon HID headlights 800            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550            
Satellite radio 400            
Leather seating surfaces 1,200            
Navigation system   1,730          
Steering-linked headlights     300 300      
Multimedia Package 1,880            
Preferred Package 1,692            
Blind spot warning system 658            
Climate Package 846            
Xenon HID headlights 752            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517            
Satellite radio 376            
Leather seating surfaces 1,128            
Navigation system   1,600          
Steering-linked headlights     276 276      
Options (change) 8,350 1,730 300 300 0 0 0
Options (change) 7,849 1,600 276 276 0 0 0
Destination 875 950 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $33,925 $56,600 $51,250 $56,000 $64,030 $69,710 $85,390
Total Invoice $31,942 $52,611 $47,726 $52,095 $59,616 $64,841 $79,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,897
Model Year2011201620162016201620162016
ModelC30GSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimT5200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H467hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$33,925$56,600$51,250$56,000$64,030$69,710$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-8,800-3,950-8,875-5,015-8,815-8,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,925$47,800$47,300$47,125$59,015$60,895$76,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$175$0$11,890$13,770$29,415
Total Invoice$31,942$52,611$47,726$52,095$59,616$64,841$79,479
Adjustments for Features0-8,180-3,678-8,256-4,669-8,199-8,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,942$44,431$44,048$43,839$54,947$56,642$71,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$592$209$0$11,108$12,803$27,403

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2011201620162016201620162016
ModelC30GSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimT5200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300  $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100 
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 $850 $850 
Cruise control$150 $150 $150  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225 $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 $200 $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 $200 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200 $200 $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0 $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200 $200 $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400 $400 $400 
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Pedestrian detection $50 $50 $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 $0 $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175      
Variable intermittent wipers  $75    
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15 
Wiper de-icer    $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300
Rear spoiler $200 $200 $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75      
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 $200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Boost gauge $75     
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100      
Fog lights$125      
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers$50      
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25 
LED headlights      $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter $150 $150 $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100 $100 
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, passenger seat$150      
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150 $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150 $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim      $250
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede      $1000
Wood trim  $300 $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 $1000 $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,775$11,575$6,725$11,650$7,790$11,590$11,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,800$3,950$8,875$5,015$8,815$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,180-3,678-8,256-4,669-8,199-8,237

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112016
ModelC30GS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length167.4 in192.1 in
Width70.2 in72.4 in
Height57.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
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 lights125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested190087%
Total Not Requested27513%
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 GS 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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