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Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,337

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $10,658

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,851

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $8,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelS40RL
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,940 $46,280
Base Invoice $25,359 $41,560
Premium Package 2,195  
Audio Package 895  
Convenience Package 305  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Stability control 695  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,775  
Premium Package 1,887  
Audio Package 769  
Convenience Package 262  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Stability control 597  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,668  
Options (change) 8,702 0
Options (change) 7,797 0
Destination 695 715
Total Price $36,337 $46,995
Total Invoice $33,851 $42,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,218
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,129
Model Year20062008
ModelS40RL
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/50-17
Total Price$36,337$46,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,337$45,555
Total Invoice$33,851$42,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,851$40,980

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062008
ModelS40RL
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
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 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,150$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,295

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062008
ModelS40RL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length175.9 in193.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL 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 seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested225092%
Total Not Requested2008%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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