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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: $37,275

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $10,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,088

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $8,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelRLS40
TrimBaseT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $32,350
Base Invoice $42,801 $30,409
Climate Package   675
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525
Xenon HID headlights   800
Leather seating surfaces   200
Proximity key   450
AWD   1,450
Climate Package   634
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494
Xenon HID headlights   752
Leather seating surfaces   188
Proximity key   423
AWD   1,363
Options (change) 0 4,100
Options (change) 0 3,854
Destination 885 825
Total Price $48,085 $37,275
Total Invoice $43,686 $35,088

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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: $9,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,358
Model Year20112009
ModelRLS40
TrimBaseT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$48,085$37,275
Adjustments for Features-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,720$37,275
Total Invoice$43,686$35,088
Adjustments for Features-1,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,446$35,088

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20112009
ModelRLS40
TrimBaseT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,865$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2400

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20112009
ModelRLS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.9 in
Length195.8 in176.2 in
Width72.7 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,099 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 Volume13.8 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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