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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: $38,950

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $7,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,739

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelS40RX
TrimT5 R-Design350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,150 $37,400
Base Invoice $29,281 $33,099
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Navigation system 1,800 2,650
Leather seating surfaces 200  
AWD 1,450 1,400
Performance Package   4,055
Heated front seats   540
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Navigation system 1,692 2,225
Leather seating surfaces 188  
AWD 1,438 1,239
Performance Package   3,649
Heated front seats   432
Options (change) 6,950 8,645
Options (change) 6,608 7,545
Destination 850 765
Total Price $38,950 $46,810
Total Invoice $36,739 $41,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,525
Model Year20102008
ModelS40RX
TrimT5 R-Design350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-18
Total Price$38,950$46,810
Adjustments for Features0-3,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,950$43,255
Total Invoice$36,739$41,409
Adjustments for Features0-3,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,739$38,264

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20102008
ModelS40RX
TrimT5 R-Design350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
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 
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 
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 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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$4,550$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,145

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20102008
ModelS40RX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.9 in
Length176.2 in186.2 in
Width69.7 in72.6 in
Height57.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,495 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
14.3 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
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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