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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: $36,512

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $11,573

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,025

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $9,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelS40RL
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,390 $47,200
Base Invoice $26,722 $42,801
Premium Package 2,350  
Audio Package 895  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Satellite radio 295  
Proximity key 450  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
AWD 1,850  
Premium Package 2,021  
Audio Package 769  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Satellite radio 253  
Proximity key 387  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
AWD 1,814  
Options (change) 7,427 0
Options (change) 6,608 0
Destination 695 885
Total Price $36,512 $48,085
Total Invoice $34,025 $43,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,683
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,852
Model Year20072011
ModelS40RL
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5300hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18
Total Price$36,512$48,085
Adjustments for Features0-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,512$47,195
Total Invoice$34,025$43,686
Adjustments for Features0-809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,025$42,877

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20072011
ModelS40RL
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
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 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-809

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20072011
ModelS40RL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length175.9 in195.8 in
Width69.7 in72.7 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.4,099 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 ft313.8 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Surround sound250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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