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Volvo V50 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,675

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $9,733

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,467

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $8,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelV50V50ES
TrimT5T5 R-Design350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $36,620
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $34,300
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 500
Blind spot warning system 700 700 500
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 565
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Rain-sensing wipers     155
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     3,745
Alloy wheels, optional design     110
Power trunk closer     400
Heated steering wheel     450
Ultra Luxury Package     2,935
Bodyside moldings     199
Rear spoiler     319
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 460
Blind spot warning system 658 658 460
Xenon HID headlights 752 752 521
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Rain-sensing wipers     144
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     3,452
Alloy wheels, optional design     100
Power trunk closer     368
Heated steering wheel     416
Ultra Luxury Package     2,699
Bodyside moldings     131
Rear spoiler     209
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 9,878
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 8,960
Destination 875 875 910
Total Price $37,675 $39,725 $47,408
Total Invoice $35,467 $37,394 $44,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,535
Model Year201120112014
ModelV50V50ES
TrimT5T5 R-Design350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5268hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$37,675$39,725$47,408
Adjustments for Features0-475-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,675$39,250$44,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$35,467$37,394$44,170
Adjustments for Features0-447-3,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,467$36,947$41,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201120112014
ModelV50V50ES
TrimT5T5 R-Design350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power trunk closer  $350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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 
Analog clock  $25
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
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,640$4,115$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-3,168

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112014
ModelV50ES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length178.0 in192.7 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 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 recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

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