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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: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $39,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $35,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelS40S40LS
TrimT5T5 R-Design460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $72,520
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $66,717
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Blind spot warning system 700 700 500
Climate Package 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
All Weather Package     100
Heated steering wheel     150
Comfort Package     1,750
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Blind spot warning system 658 658 460
Climate Package 846 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
All Weather Package     92
Heated steering wheel     140
Comfort Package     1,611
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 2,500
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 2,303
Destination 875 875 975
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $75,995
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $69,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,189
Model Year201120112017
ModelS40S40LS
TrimT5T5 R-Design460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5386hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$36,425$38,025$75,995
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$72,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$69,995
Adjustments for Features0-212-3,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$66,481
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201120112017
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
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 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Self-repairing paint  $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
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 
Analog clock  $25
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 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
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 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,675$2,900$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-3,514

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20112017
ModelS40LS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in116.9 in
Length176.2 in200.0 in
Width69.7 in73.8 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.4,234 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 in43.7 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 in35.8 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
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 sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
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 LS 460

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested87581%

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