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Lexus LS vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $31,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $24,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelLSS40S40
Trim460T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,900 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $53,940 $26,085 $29,281
Navigation system 3,115    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 400 400
Preferred Package   2,000  
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Proximity key   450 450
Leather seating surfaces     200
Navigation system 2,602    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 376 376
Preferred Package   1,880  
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Proximity key   423 423
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 3,615 7,100 5,300
Options (change) 3,002 6,674 4,982
Destination 765 875 875
Total Price $67,280 $35,725 $37,325
Total Invoice $57,707 $33,634 $35,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,559
Model Year200820112011
ModelLSS40S40
Trim460T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT8T5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$67,280$35,725$37,325
Adjustments for Features-1,7650-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,515$35,725$37,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$57,707$33,634$35,138
Adjustments for Features-1,5140-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,193$33,634$34,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volvo S40

Model Year200820112011
ModelLSS40S40
Trim460T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,565$2,800$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5140-212

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082011
ModelLSS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in103.9 in
Length198.0 in176.2 in
Width73.8 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,244 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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