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Volvo V50 vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,400

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $726

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,064

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelV50ISISIS
TrimT5 R-Design250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,050 $33,295 $39,720 $60,660
Base Invoice $31,067 $29,966 $35,748 $54,594
Preferred Package 1,250      
Climate Package 900      
Xenon HID headlights 800 875    
Navigation system 1,800 2,465 2,465 2,485
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Leather seating surfaces 200      
F Sport Package   2,440 2,440  
Headlight washers   100   100
Rear bumper protector   76 76 76
Preferred Package 1,175      
Climate Package 846      
Xenon HID headlights 752 753    
Navigation system 1,692 2,233 2,233 2,251
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517      
Leather seating surfaces 188      
F Sport Package   2,098 2,098  
Headlight washers   86   86
Rear bumper protector   53 53 53
Options (change) 5,500 5,956 4,981 2,661
Options (change) 5,170 5,223 4,384 2,390
Destination 850 875 875 875
Total Price $39,400 $40,126 $45,576 $64,196
Total Invoice $37,087 $36,064 $41,007 $57,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,086
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $257
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelV50ISISIS
TrimT5 R-Design250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$39,400$40,126$45,576$64,196
Adjustments for Features-1,3600-950-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,040$40,126$44,626$62,021
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,895
Total Invoice$37,087$36,064$41,007$57,859
Adjustments for Features-1,2800-855-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,807$36,064$40,152$55,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,088$19,835

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2010201120112011
ModelV50ISISIS
TrimT5 R-Design250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,025$2,665$3,615$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$0$950$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2800-855-1,960

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102011
ModelV50IS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.5 in
Length178.0 in180.1 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height57.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		44.2 ft313.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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