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Volvo S40 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,647

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $8,637

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,901

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $8,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelS40ES
TrimT5350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $38,900
Base Invoice $26,804 $36,438
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 412  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Proximity key 450  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation Package   1,495
Luxury Package   3,695
Bodyside moldings   199
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 354  
Navigation system 1,896  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Proximity key 387  
Blind spot warning system 598  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Navigation Package   1,384
Luxury Package   3,397
Bodyside moldings   130
Options (change) 7,387 5,389
Options (change) 6,352 4,911
Destination 745 995
Total Price $36,647 $45,284
Total Invoice $33,901 $42,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,772
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,894
Model Year20082018
ModelS40ES
TrimT5350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5268hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,647$45,284
Adjustments for Features0-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,647$40,419
Total Invoice$33,901$42,344
Adjustments for Features0-4,549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,901$37,795

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082018
ModelS40ES
TrimT5350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,100$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,549

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082018
ModelS40ES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length175.9 in192.7 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

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 washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested130045%
Total Not Requested157555%

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