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Volvo C30 vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,225

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $6,466

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,284

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $3,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelC30ISISIS
TrimT5250350F
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $23,218 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Preferred Package 1,800      
Climate Package 900      
Multimedia Package 2,000      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Leather seating surfaces 1,200      
Satellite radio 400 486 486 486
Luxury Package   3,495 3,495  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990 3,990
Sunroof   0 0  
Headlight washers   100 100 100
Preferred Package 1,692      
Climate Package 846      
Multimedia Package 1,880      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517      
Leather seating surfaces 1,128      
Satellite radio 376 389 389 389
Luxury Package   2,796 2,796  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302 3,302
Sunroof   0 0  
Headlight washers   80 80 80
Options (change) 7,650 8,071 8,071 4,576
Options (change) 7,191 6,567 6,567 3,771
Destination 875 765 765 765
Total Price $33,225 $39,691 $45,141 $61,341
Total Invoice $31,284 $34,483 $39,280 $53,816

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,801
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $884
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelC30ISISIS
TrimT5250350F
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$33,225$39,691$45,141$61,341
Adjustments for Features0-2,665-3,615-3,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,225$37,026$41,526$57,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$20,700
Total Invoice$31,284$34,483$39,280$53,816
Adjustments for Features0-2,315-3,146-3,172
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,284$32,168$36,134$50,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,966$18,476

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2011200820082008
ModelC30ISISIS
TrimT5250350F
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog light, rear$100   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,525$4,190$5,140$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,665$3,615$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,315-3,146-3,172

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112008
ModelC30IS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.5 in
Length167.4 in180.1 in
Width70.2 in70.9 in
Height57.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft313.0 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 trim100Yes
Total Requested2175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

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