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Volvo S40 vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,725

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $11,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,451

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $10,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelS40RC
TrimT5 R-Design350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,350 $42,790
Base Invoice $30,409 $39,796
Navigation system 2,205  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Proximity key 450  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Luxury Package   2,700
Sunroof   1,100
235/40VR19   795
Navigation Package   1,530
All Weather Package   220
Fog lights   410
Navigation system 2,073  
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Proximity key 423  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Luxury Package   2,484
Sunroof   1,012
235/40VR19   732
Navigation Package   1,416
All Weather Package   201
Fog lights   376
Options (change) 5,550 6,755
Options (change) 5,217 6,221
Destination 825 925
Total Price $38,725 $50,470
Total Invoice $36,451 $46,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,096
Model Year20092015
ModelS40RC
TrimT5 R-Design350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5306hp V6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19
Total Price$38,725$50,470
Adjustments for Features0-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,725$47,895
Total Invoice$36,451$46,942
Adjustments for Features0-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,451$44,547

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092015
ModelS40RC
TrimT5 R-Design350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Siri Eyes Free support $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 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,350$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,395

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092015
ModelS40RC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in107.5 in
Length176.2 in184.8 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested77533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

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