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Volvo V50 vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,125

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $31,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,010

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $24,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelV50V50SC
TrimT5T5 R-Design430
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $66,355
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $57,728
Preferred Package 2,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Rear spoiler     440
Preferred Package 1,880    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Rear spoiler     352
Options (change) 6,250 4,450 440
Options (change) 5,875 4,183 352
Destination 875 875 765
Total Price $36,125 $38,175 $67,560
Total Invoice $34,010 $35,937 $58,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,849
Model Year201120112008
ModelV50V50SC
TrimT5T5 R-Design430
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine227hp I5227hp I5288hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$36,125$38,175$67,560
Adjustments for Features0-475-5,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,125$37,700$61,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$34,010$35,937$58,845
Adjustments for Features0-447-4,986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,010$35,490$53,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lexus SC

Model Year201120112008
ModelV50V50SC
TrimT5T5 R-Design430
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Power antenna  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar 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$4,940$5,415$10,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-4,986

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20112008
ModelV50SC
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length178.0 in178.5 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height58.0 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,570 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 Headroom38.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
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 Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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