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Lexus GS vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,952

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $12,224

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,303

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $9,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelGSGSGSS40
Trim350460450hT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $28,515
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $26,804
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100    
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500 2,205
Premium Package       2,350
Climate Package       412
Xenon HID headlights       800
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Proximity key       450
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80    
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275 1,896
Premium Package       2,021
Climate Package       354
Xenon HID headlights       688
Metallic paint (extra cost)       408
Proximity key       387
Options (change) 2,861 2,436 1,986 6,692
Options (change) 2,364 2,024 1,664 5,754
Destination 765 765 765 745
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $48,176 $56,221 $57,251 $35,952
Total Invoice $42,332 $48,916 $50,233 $33,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,134
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,193
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelGSGSGSS40
Trim350460450hT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H227hp I5
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$48,176$56,221$57,251$35,952
Adjustments for Features-2,090-3,790-4,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,086$52,431$52,886$35,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,345$6,800$0
Total Invoice$42,332$48,916$50,233$33,303
Adjustments for Features-1,836-3,298-3,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,496$45,618$46,403$33,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,122$5,907$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelGSGSGSS40
Trim350460450hT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
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 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Traffic information   $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 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog light, rear   $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Total Value of Features$4,690$6,390$6,965$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$3,790$4,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,836-3,298-3,8300

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082008
ModelGSS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length190.0 in175.9 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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