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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: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $32,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $30,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelS40S40IS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $63,600
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $59,148
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
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.     3,410
Headlight washers     100
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 460
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,145
Headlight washers     92
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 4,010
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 3,697
Destination 875 875 910
Total Price $35,725 $37,325 $68,520
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,138 $63,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,874
Model Year201120112014
ModelS40S40IS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5416hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-19
Total Price$35,725$37,325$68,520
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,100$66,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,634$35,138$63,755
Adjustments for Features0-212-2,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,634$34,926$61,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201120112014
ModelS40S40IS
TrimT5T5 R-DesignF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
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 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
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$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,125$2,350$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-2,247

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,364 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
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%

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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

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