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Volvo S40 vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,175

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $12,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,814

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $11,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelS40GSGS
TrimT5 R-Design350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $48,600 $56,270
Base Invoice $30,409 $45,198 $52,392
Navigation system 2,205 0  
Blind spot warning system 695 700  
Climate Package 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525    
Proximity key 450    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
AWD 1,450 2,250 2,260
Navigation system 2,073 0  
Blind spot warning system 653 644  
Climate Package 634    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494    
Proximity key 423    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
AWD 1,363 2,095 2,104
Options (change) 7,000 2,950 2,260
Options (change) 6,580 2,739 2,104
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $40,175 $52,475 $59,455
Total Invoice $37,814 $48,862 $55,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,046
Model Year200920152015
ModelS40GSGS
TrimT5 R-Design350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5306hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$40,175$52,475$59,455
Adjustments for Features0-2,150-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,175$50,325$53,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,480
Total Invoice$37,814$48,862$55,421
Adjustments for Features0-2,002-5,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,814$46,860$50,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,294

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year200920152015
ModelS40GSGS
TrimT5 R-Design350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Luggage  $0
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,000$7,150$10,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,002-5,267

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20092015
ModelS40GS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length176.2 in190.7 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350 Crafted Line

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested509%
Total Not Requested50091%

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