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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: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $292

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelS40RDX
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $33,895
Base Invoice $26,804 $31,164
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 412  
Dynaudio Package 895  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
AWD 1,850  
Technology Package   3,300
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 354  
Dynaudio Package 769  
Navigation system 1,896  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
AWD 1,739  
Technology Package   3,026
Options (change) 8,987 3,300
Options (change) 7,875 3,026
Destination 745 760
Total Price $38,247 $37,955
Total Invoice $35,424 $34,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,703
Model Year20082009
ModelS40RDX
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5240hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-18
Total Price$38,247$37,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,247$36,620
Total Invoice$35,424$34,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,424$33,721

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082009
ModelS40RDX
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Boost gauge $75
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 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim $250
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$4,065$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,229

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082009
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.3,968 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Acura RDX specs.

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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested230074%
Total Not Requested80026%
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%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

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