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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: $36,025

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,916

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelS40S40RDX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $35,370
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $33,287
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Technology Package     3,700
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Technology Package     3,474
Options (change) 7,400 5,600 3,700
Options (change) 6,956 5,264 3,474
Destination 875 875 940
Total Price $36,025 $37,625 $40,010
Total Invoice $33,916 $35,420 $37,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,721
Model Year201120112016
ModelS40S40RDX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5279hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/60-18
Total Price$36,025$37,625$40,010
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,025$37,400$37,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,916$35,420$37,701
Adjustments for Features0-212-2,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,916$35,208$35,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201120112016
ModelS40S40RDX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power liftgate  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,150$3,375$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-2,064

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112016
ModelS40RDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length176.2 in184.4 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.361.3 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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested220098%
Total Not Requested502%
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested220074%
Total Not Requested79026%

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