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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: $37,500

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $29,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,301

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $27,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelS40IS
TrimT5 R-DesignF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $63,600
Base Invoice $29,281 $59,148
Navigation system 1,800 2,490
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Headlight washers   100
Navigation system 1,692 2,300
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Headlight washers   92
Options (change) 5,500 2,590
Options (change) 5,170 2,392
Destination 850 910
Total Price $37,500 $67,100
Total Invoice $35,301 $62,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,111
Model Year20102014
ModelS40IS
TrimT5 R-DesignF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5416hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-19
Total Price$37,500$67,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,500$64,910
Total Invoice$35,301$62,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,038
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,301$60,412

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102014
ModelS40IS
TrimT5 R-DesignF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,325$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,038

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102014
ModelS40IS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length176.2 in183.7 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,462 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 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested65063%
Total Not Requested37537%

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