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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: $34,875

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,835

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40RDX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $32,895
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $30,646
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Technology Package     3,100
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 6,250 4,450 3,100
Options (change) 5,875 4,183 2,843
Destination 875 875 885
Total Price $34,875 $36,475 $36,880
Total Invoice $32,835 $34,339 $34,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $574
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40RDX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5240hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/55-18
Total Price$34,875$36,475$36,880
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,875$36,250$35,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$32,835$34,339$34,374
Adjustments for Features0-212-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,835$34,127$33,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40RDX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,565$2,790$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-965

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112011
ModelS40RDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length176.2 in180.7 in
Width69.7 in73.6 in
Height57.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,743 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
14.3 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

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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