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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: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $5,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelISISS40S40
Trim250350T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $26,085 $29,281
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995 2,995    
Blind spot warning system 600 600 700 700
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 400 400
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Climate Package     900 900
Preferred Package     2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Proximity key     450 450
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764 2,764    
Blind spot warning system 552 552 658 658
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 376 376
Multimedia Package     1,880 1,880
Climate Package     846 846
Preferred Package     1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Proximity key     423 423
Xenon HID headlights     752 752
Options (change) 4,095 4,095 7,800 5,800
Options (change) 3,776 3,776 7,332 5,452
Destination 925 925 875 875
Total Price $41,570 $45,085 $36,425 $37,825
Total Invoice $38,695 $41,962 $34,292 $35,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,508
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelISISS40S40
Trim250350T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T8T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$41,570$45,085$36,425$37,825
Adjustments for Features-115-315-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,455$44,770$36,200$37,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0$1,625
Total Invoice$38,695$41,962$34,292$35,608
Adjustments for Features-107-293-2120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,588$41,669$34,080$35,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0$1,528

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2015201520112011
ModelISISS40S40
Trim250350T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,615$3,815$3,725$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$115$315$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-107-293-2120

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20152011
ModelISS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.9 in
Length183.7 in176.2 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested95042%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

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