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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: $38,725

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $5,603

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,451

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelS40ES
TrimT5 R-Design350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $37,700
Base Invoice $30,409 $35,314
Climate Package 675  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Proximity key 450  
Blind spot warning system 695 500
Xenon HID headlights 800 565
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Luxury Package   1,370
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation Package   1,795
Bodyside moldings   199
Rear spoiler   319
Climate Package 634  
Navigation system 2,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Proximity key 423  
Blind spot warning system 653 460
Xenon HID headlights 752 521
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Luxury Package   1,260
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Navigation Package   1,660
Bodyside moldings   131
Rear spoiler   209
Options (change) 5,550 5,703
Options (change) 5,217 5,121
Destination 825 925
Total Price $38,725 $44,328
Total Invoice $36,451 $41,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,813
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,306
Model Year20092015
ModelS40ES
TrimT5 R-Design350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5268hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$38,725$44,328
Adjustments for Features0-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,725$41,538
Total Invoice$36,451$41,360
Adjustments for Features0-2,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,451$38,757

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092015
ModelS40ES
TrimT5 R-Design350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,450$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,603

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092015
ModelS40ES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length176.2 in192.7 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,326 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 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Remote app25No
App support0No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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