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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: $36,337

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $10,658

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,851

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $8,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelRLS40
TrimBaseT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $26,940
Base Invoice $41,560 $25,359
Premium Package   2,195
Climate Package   412
Convenience Package   305
Audio Package   895
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Stability control   695
Xenon HID headlights   700
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
AWD   1,775
Premium Package   1,887
Climate Package   354
Convenience Package   262
Audio Package   769
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Stability control   597
Xenon HID headlights   602
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
AWD   1,668
Options (change) 0 8,702
Options (change) 0 7,797
Destination 715 695
Total Price $46,995 $36,337
Total Invoice $42,275 $33,851

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,218
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,129
Model Year20082006
ModelRLS40
TrimBaseT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6218hp I5
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$46,995$36,337
Adjustments for Features-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,555$36,337
Total Invoice$42,275$33,851
Adjustments for Features-1,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,980$33,851

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082006
ModelRLS40
TrimBaseT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
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 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$5,590$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2950

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082006
ModelRLS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.9 in
Length193.6 in175.9 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,447 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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested225092%
Total Not Requested2008%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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