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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: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $12,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $9,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201020102010
ModelS40S40GSGSGS
TrimT5T5 R-Design350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $45,600 $54,070 $57,450
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $41,040 $48,121 $51,704
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      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   200      
Rain-sensing wipers     525 100  
Navigation system     165 165 1,665
Rear spoiler     200 200 200
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      
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces   188      
Rain-sensing wipers     420 80  
Navigation system     148 148 1,423
Rear spoiler     160 160 160
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 1,390 965 1,865
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 1,128 788 1,583
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $35,725 $37,325 $47,865 $55,910 $58,890
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,138 $43,043 $49,784 $52,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,552
Model Year20112011201020102010
ModelS40S40GSGSGS
TrimT5T5 R-Design350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionT5T5T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$35,725$37,325$47,865$55,910$58,890
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,065-3,765-3,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,100$45,800$52,145$54,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$6,345$9,150
Total Invoice$33,634$35,138$43,043$49,784$52,862
Adjustments for Features0-212-1,857-3,352-3,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,634$34,926$41,186$46,432$49,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$5,246$8,139

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112011201020102010
ModelS40S40GSGSGS
TrimT5T5 R-Design350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50$50
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
HD radio$50$50   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
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   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,775$3,000$4,840$6,540$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,065$3,765$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-1,857-3,352-3,537

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112010
ModelS40GS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length176.2 in190.0 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

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