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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: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $14,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $13,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelS40S40RX
TrimT5T5 R-Design350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $40,970
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $38,306
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 500
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Navigation Package     1,915
Luxury Package     4,950
Comfort Package     1,390
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 460
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Navigation Package     1,769
Luxury Package     4,590
Comfort Package     1,280
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 8,755
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 8,099
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $50,650
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $47,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,155
Model Year201120112015
ModelS40S40RX
TrimT5T5 R-Design350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5270hp 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)205/50-17205/50-17235/55-19
Total Price$36,425$38,025$50,650
Adjustments for Features0-225-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$46,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$47,330
Adjustments for Features0-212-3,883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$43,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201120112015
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 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
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 
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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,900$3,125$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-3,883

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20112015
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 in55.5 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 washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested240065%
Total Not Requested130035%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested80073%
Total Not Requested30027%

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