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Volvo S40 vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,947

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $7,863

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,026

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $5,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelS40RX
TrimT5350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $37,400
Base Invoice $26,804 $33,099
Premium Package 2,350  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,595  
Climate Package 412  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,205 2,650
AWD 1,850 1,400
Performance Package   4,055
Heated front seats   540
Premium Package 2,021  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,371  
Climate Package 354  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,896 2,225
AWD 1,739 1,239
Performance Package   3,649
Heated front seats   432
Options (change) 9,687 8,645
Options (change) 8,477 7,545
Destination 745 765
Total Price $38,947 $46,810
Total Invoice $36,026 $41,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,833
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,818
Model Year20082008
ModelS40RX
TrimT5350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-18
Total Price$38,947$46,810
Adjustments for Features0-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,947$42,780
Total Invoice$36,026$41,409
Adjustments for Features0-3,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,026$37,844

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082008
ModelS40RX
TrimT5350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
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
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$4,350$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,565

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082008
ModelS40RX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.9 in
Length175.9 in186.2 in
Width69.7 in72.6 in
Height57.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.4,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.684.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested265085%
Total Not Requested45015%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested300057%
Total Not Requested227543%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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