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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: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $8,194

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $5,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40ES
TrimT5T5 R-Design350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $36,725
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $33,299
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 815
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 500
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,065
Rear spoiler     299
Heated front seats     640
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 430
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,564
Rear spoiler     199
Heated front seats     550
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 6,319
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 5,443
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $35,725 $37,325 $43,919
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,138 $39,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,188
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40ES
TrimT5T5 R-Design350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5268hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$35,725$37,325$43,919
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,100$41,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,634$35,138$39,617
Adjustments for Features0-212-1,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,634$34,926$37,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40ES
TrimT5T5 R-Design350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,275$2,500$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-1,795

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112011
ModelS40ES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length176.2 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft 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 sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

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 sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%

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