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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: $12,563

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,811

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $10,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelS40RL
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $46,830
Base Invoice $26,804 $42,470
Premium Package 2,350  
Dynaudio Package 895  
Climate Package 412  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Proximity key 450  
AWD 1,850  
Technology Package   3,620
Premium Package 2,021  
Dynaudio Package 769  
Climate Package 354  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Navigation system 1,896  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Proximity key 387  
AWD 1,739  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 9,437 3,620
Options (change) 8,262 3,245
Destination 745 810
Total Price $38,697 $51,260
Total Invoice $35,811 $46,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,225
Model Year20082010
ModelS40RL
TrimT5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$38,697$51,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,697$49,620
Total Invoice$35,811$46,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,811$45,036

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082010
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 
Rearview camera $200
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,275$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,489

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082010
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.4,083 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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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
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
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%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested77556%
Total Not Requested60044%

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