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Lexus IS vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,030

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $2,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,798

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelISISISS40
Trim250350FT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $32,350
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $30,409
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440    
Xenon HID headlights 875     800
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485 2,205
Headlight washers 100   100  
Climate Package       675
Metallic paint (extra cost)       525
Leather seating surfaces       200
Proximity key       450
F Sport Package 2,098 2,098    
Xenon HID headlights 753     752
Navigation system 2,233 2,233 2,251 2,073
Headlight washers 86   86  
Climate Package       634
Metallic paint (extra cost)       494
Leather seating surfaces       188
Proximity key       423
Options (change) 5,880 4,905 2,585 4,855
Options (change) 5,170 4,331 2,337 4,564
Destination 875 875 875 825
Total Price $40,050 $45,500 $64,120 $38,030
Total Invoice $36,011 $40,954 $57,806 $35,798

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelISISISS40
Trim250350FT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionM6T6T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$40,050$45,500$64,120$38,030
Adjustments for Features-240-1,190-2,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,810$44,310$61,705$38,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,895$0
Total Invoice$36,011$40,954$57,806$35,798
Adjustments for Features-216-1,071-2,1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,795$39,883$55,629$35,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,088$19,834$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2011201120112009
ModelISISISS40
Trim250350FT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,915$3,865$5,090$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$1,190$2,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-216-1,071-2,1770

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20112009
ModelISS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in103.9 in
Length180.1 in176.2 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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