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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: $36,492

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $12,603

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,915

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $11,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelRLS40
TrimBaseT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $28,515
Base Invoice $44,098 $26,804
Premium Package   2,350
Climate Package   412
Dynaudio Package   895
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Proximity key   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
AWD   1,850
Premium Package   2,021
Climate Package   354
Dynaudio Package   769
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Proximity key   387
Xenon HID headlights   688
AWD   1,739
Options (change) 0 7,232
Options (change) 0 6,366
Destination 895 745
Total Price $49,095 $36,492
Total Invoice $44,993 $33,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,613
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,171
Model Year20122008
ModelRLS40
TrimBaseT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$49,095$36,492
Adjustments for Features-9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,105$36,492
Total Invoice$44,993$33,915
Adjustments for Features-9070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,086$33,915

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122008
ModelRLS40
TrimBaseT5
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 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
USB port$25 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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$5,240$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9070

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Volvo S40 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122008
ModelRLS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.9 in
Length195.8 in175.9 in
Width72.7 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,099 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 Volume13.8 ft312.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Volvo S40 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

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