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Volvo S40 vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $31,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $24,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelS40S40LS
TrimT5T5 R-Design460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $62,900
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $53,940
Preferred Package 2,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 500
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Navigation system     3,115
Preferred Package 1,880    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 400
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Navigation system     2,602
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 3,615
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 3,002
Destination 875 875 765
Total Price $35,725 $37,325 $67,280
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,138 $57,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,559
Model Year201120112008
ModelS40S40LS
TrimT5T5 R-Design460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5380hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$35,725$37,325$67,280
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,100$65,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,634$35,138$57,707
Adjustments for Features0-212-1,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,634$34,926$56,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201120112008
ModelS40S40LS
TrimT5T5 R-Design460
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 
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port$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$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,800$3,025$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-1,514

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20112008
ModelS40LS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in116.9 in
Length176.2 in198.0 in
Width69.7 in73.8 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.4,244 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92576%
Total Not Requested30024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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