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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: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $10,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $7,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelS40S40RX
TrimT5T5 R-Design350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $37,625
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $34,049
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 500
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Premium Package     2,400
Navigation Package     2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers     110
Comfort Package     1,950
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 400
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Premium Package     2,028
Navigation Package     2,085
Unbranded 12 speakers     88
Comfort Package     1,560
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 7,425
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 6,161
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $35,725 $37,325 $45,925
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,138 $41,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,913
Model Year201120112010
ModelS40S40RX
TrimT5T5 R-Design350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5275hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/60-18
Total Price$35,725$37,325$45,925
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,100$41,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,634$35,138$41,085
Adjustments for Features0-212-3,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,634$34,926$37,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201120112010
ModelS40S40RX
TrimT5T5 R-Design350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,350$2,575$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-3,538

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112010
ModelS40RX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in107.9 in
Length176.2 in187.8 in
Width69.7 in74.2 in
Height57.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt 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 recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested202573%
Total Not Requested75027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62568%
Total Not Requested30032%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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