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Volvo V50 vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,675

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $14,949

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,467

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $13,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelV50V50RCRCRC
TrimT5T5 R-Design200t300350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900      
Preferred Package 2,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Proximity key 450 450      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 500 500 500
Blind spot warning system 700 700      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Leather seating surfaces   200      
Luxury Package     2,990   2,700
Sunroof     1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19     795    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,550 2,550 2,550
F Sport Package     4,105 3,700 4,105
All Weather Package     220 220 220
Fog lights     410 410 410
Rear spoiler     399 399 399
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846      
Preferred Package 1,880        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517      
Proximity key 423 423      
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 460 460 460
Blind spot warning system 658 658      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Leather seating surfaces   188      
Luxury Package     2,752   2,484
Sunroof     1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19     732    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,355 2,355 2,355
F Sport Package     3,777 3,404 3,777
All Weather Package     201 201 201
Fog lights     376 376 376
Rear spoiler     280 280 280
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 13,069 8,879 11,984
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 11,945 8,088 10,945
Destination 875 875 975 975 975
Total Price $37,675 $39,725 $54,199 $52,624 $55,969
Total Invoice $35,467 $37,394 $50,265 $48,839 $51,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,489
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,161
Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelV50V50RCRCRC
TrimT5T5 R-Design200t300350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$37,675$39,725$54,199$52,624$55,969
Adjustments for Features0-475-3,410-3,460-3,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,675$39,250$50,789$49,164$52,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$1,625$0$3,670
Total Invoice$35,467$37,394$50,265$48,839$51,919
Adjustments for Features0-447-3,162-3,211-2,908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,467$36,947$47,103$45,628$49,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$1,475$0$3,383

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelV50V50RCRCRC
TrimT5T5 R-Design200t300350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
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$0$0
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$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
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Roof rails $250   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75 
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
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$200$200$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
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass $0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 $25
Performance meter  $150$150$150
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 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,415$4,890$7,825$7,875$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$3,410$3,460$3,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-3,162-3,211-2,908

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112017
ModelV50RC
Body4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in107.5 in
Length178.0 in184.8 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height58.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft310.4 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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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 washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested67530%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85027%
Total Not Requested230073%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

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, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65024%
Total Not Requested207576%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested77533%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested222572%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

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