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Volvo S40 vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $10,244

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $9,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelS40S40ISISIS
TrimT5T5 R-Design200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $35,178 $37,386 $38,474
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900      
Preferred Package 2,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Proximity key 450 450      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 500 500 500
Blind spot warning system 700 700 600 600 600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,835 2,835 2,835
F Sport Package     3,545 3,145 3,155
Rear spoiler     389 389 389
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846      
Preferred Package 1,880        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Proximity key 423 423      
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 460 460 460
Blind spot warning system 658 658 552 552 552
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,616 2,616 2,616
F Sport Package     3,262 2,893 2,904
Rear spoiler     259 259 259
Options (change) 7,800 5,800 7,869 7,469 7,479
Options (change) 7,332 5,452 7,149 6,780 6,791
Destination 875 875 975 975 975
Total Price $36,425 $37,825 $46,669 $48,644 $49,824
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,608 $43,302 $45,141 $46,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,879
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,891
Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelS40S40ISISIS
TrimT5T5 R-Design200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12835, 15835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,425$37,825$46,669$48,644$49,824
Adjustments for Features-2250-3,590-5,015-4,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,200$37,825$43,079$43,629$45,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$550$2,730
Total Invoice$34,292$35,608$43,302$45,141$46,240
Adjustments for Features-2120-3,331-4,654-3,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,080$35,608$39,971$40,487$42,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,528$0$516$2,543

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelS40S40ISISIS
TrimT5T5 R-Design200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0
Remote app  $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
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 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
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 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass $0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,075$7,665$9,090$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$3,590$5,015$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments-2120-3,331-4,654-3,726

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112017
ModelS40IS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length176.2 in184.3 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested95042%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested45018%
Total Not Requested205082%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested197589%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested45015%
Total Not Requested247585%

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