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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: $38,697

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $11,218

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,811

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $8,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelS40RL
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $49,300
Base Invoice $26,804 $43,912
Premium Package 2,350  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,205  
Dynaudio Package 895  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Proximity key 450  
AWD 1,850  
Premium Package 2,021  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Navigation system 1,896  
Dynaudio Package 769  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Proximity key 387  
AWD 1,739  
Options (change) 9,437 0
Options (change) 8,262 0
Destination 745 615
Total Price $38,697 $49,915
Total Invoice $35,811 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,153
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,766
Model Year20082006
ModelS40RL
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/50-17
Total Price$38,697$49,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,697$48,850
Total Invoice$35,811$44,527
Adjustments for Features0-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,811$43,577

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082006
ModelS40RL
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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$4,250$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-950

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082006
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested250081%
Total Not Requested60019%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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