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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: $38,950

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $10,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,739

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $7,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelRLS40
TrimBaseT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,300 $31,150
Base Invoice $43,912 $29,281
Preferred Package   1,250
Climate Package   900
Navigation system   1,800
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Leather seating surfaces   200
AWD   1,450
Preferred Package   1,175
Climate Package   846
Navigation system   1,692
Xenon HID headlights   752
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
Leather seating surfaces   188
AWD   1,438
Options (change) 0 6,950
Options (change) 0 6,608
Destination 615 850
Total Price $49,915 $38,950
Total Invoice $44,527 $36,739

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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: $9,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,704
Model Year20062010
ModelRLS40
TrimBaseT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$49,915$38,950
Adjustments for Features-1,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$38,950
Total Invoice$44,527$36,739
Adjustments for Features-1,0840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,443$36,739

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20062010
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, 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$5,715$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0840

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20062010
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 ft314.3 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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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