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Volvo S40 vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,152

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $728

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,412

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelS40RDX
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,940 $32,895
Base Invoice $25,359 $30,646
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 412  
Audio Package 895  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Stability control 695  
Navigation system 2,120  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,775 2,000
Technology Package   3,100
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 354  
Audio Package 769  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Stability control 597  
Navigation system 1,823  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,668 1,834
Technology Package   2,843
Options (change) 10,517 5,100
Options (change) 9,358 4,677
Destination 695 885
Total Price $38,152 $38,880
Total Invoice $35,412 $36,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,332
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,122
Model Year20062012
ModelS40RDX
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine218hp I5240hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/55-18
Total Price$38,152$38,880
Adjustments for Features0-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,152$36,820
Total Invoice$35,412$36,208
Adjustments for Features0-1,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,412$34,290

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20062012
ModelS40RDX
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
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 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,790$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,918

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20062012
ModelS40RDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length175.9 in180.7 in
Width69.7 in73.6 in
Height57.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.3,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.660.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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