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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: $37,370

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $12,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,255

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $11,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelC30GSGS
TrimT5350350 Crafted Line
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,950 $48,600 $56,270
Base Invoice $23,453 $45,198 $52,392
Platinum Package 2,400    
Premier Plus Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900    
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Proximity key 450    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
2.5L I5 1,295    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Navigation system   0  
Platinum Package 2,256    
Premier Plus Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846    
Blind spot warning system 658 644  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Proximity key 423    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
2.5L I5 1,217    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Navigation system   0  
Options (change) 11,545 700 0
Options (change) 10,927 644 0
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $37,370 $50,225 $57,195
Total Invoice $35,255 $46,767 $53,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,254
Model Year201220152015
ModelC30GSGS
TrimT5350350 Crafted Line
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I5306hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/29 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$37,370$50,225$57,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,425-5,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,370$47,800$51,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$35,255$46,767$53,317
Adjustments for Features0-2,258-5,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,255$44,509$47,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,378

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year201220152015
ModelC30GSGS
TrimT5350350 Crafted Line
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Luggage  $0
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,875$5,300$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,425$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,258-5,430

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122015
ModelC30GS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length167.4 in190.7 in
Width70.2 in72.4 in
Height57.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,211 lb.3,795 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
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 seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested190093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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