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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: $37,675

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $7,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,467

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $6,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelV50V50ISISIS
TrimT5T5 R-Design200t300350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $37,325 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $34,713 $36,921 $38,009
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Preferred Package 2,000        
Climate Package 900 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Proximity key 450 450      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400   500 500
Blind spot warning system 700 700   600 600
Leather seating surfaces   200      
Luxury Package     4,385    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,645 2,645 2,645
F Sport Package       3,145 3,155
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Preferred Package 1,880        
Climate Package 846 846      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517      
Proximity key 423 423      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376   460 460
Blind spot warning system 658 658   552 552
Leather seating surfaces   188      
Luxury Package     4,035    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,441 2,441 2,441
F Sport Package       2,893 2,905
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 7,030 6,890 6,900
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 6,476 6,346 6,358
Destination 875 875 950 950 950
Total Price $37,675 $39,725 $45,305 $47,540 $48,720
Total Invoice $35,467 $37,394 $42,139 $44,217 $45,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,091
Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelV50V50ISISIS
TrimT5T5 R-Design200t300350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12835, 15835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,675$39,725$45,305$47,540$48,720
Adjustments for Features0-475-2,775-2,750-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,675$39,250$42,530$44,790$46,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$2,260$4,440
Total Invoice$35,467$37,394$42,139$44,217$45,317
Adjustments for Features0-447-2,581-2,558-1,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,467$36,947$39,558$41,659$43,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$2,101$4,131

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112011201620162016
ModelV50V50ISISIS
TrimT5T5 R-Design200t300350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails $250   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass $0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,590$5,065$7,365$7,340$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$2,775$2,750$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-2,581-2,558-1,628

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112016
ModelV50IS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length178.0 in183.7 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested220098%
Total Not Requested502%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

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

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested185049%
Total Not Requested192551%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested182588%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested45016%
Total Not Requested232584%

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