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Acura RL vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,480

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $10,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,161

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $7,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelRLS40
TrimBaseT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,300 $32,350
Base Invoice $43,912 $30,409
Climate Package   675
Navigation system   2,205
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525
Leather seating surfaces   200
Proximity key   450
AWD   1,450
Climate Package   634
Navigation system   2,073
Xenon HID headlights   752
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494
Leather seating surfaces   188
Proximity key   423
AWD   1,363
Options (change) 0 6,305
Options (change) 0 5,927
Destination 615 825
Total Price $49,915 $39,480
Total Invoice $44,527 $37,161

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,059
Model Year20062009
ModelRLS40
TrimBaseT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$49,915$39,480
Adjustments for Features-1,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,450$39,480
Total Invoice$44,527$37,161
Adjustments for Features-1,3070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,220$37,161

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20062009
ModelRLS40
TrimBaseT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,765$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3070

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20062009
ModelRLS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.9 in
Length193.6 in176.2 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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