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Volvo S40 vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,250

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $31,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,126

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $24,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelS40SC
TrimT5 R-Design430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $31,150 $66,355
Base Invoice $29,281 $57,728
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Climate Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Navigation system 1,800  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Rear spoiler   440
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Climate Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Navigation system 1,692  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 4,250 440
Options (change) 3,995 352
Destination 850 765
Total Price $36,250 $67,560
Total Invoice $34,126 $58,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,239
Model Year20102008
ModelS40SC
TrimT5 R-Design430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5288hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$36,250$67,560
Adjustments for Features0-7,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,250$60,120
Total Invoice$34,126$58,845
Adjustments for Features0-6,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,126$52,365

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20102008
ModelS40SC
TrimT5 R-Design430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Power antenna $100
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt 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$3,550$10,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,480

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20102008
ModelS40SC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length176.2 in178.5 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height57.2 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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