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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: $38,950

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $11,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,739

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $8,781

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelS40RL
TrimT5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $46,280
Base Invoice $29,281 $41,560
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation system 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
AWD 1,450  
Technology Package   3,620
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Navigation system 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
AWD 1,438  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 6,950 3,620
Options (change) 6,608 3,245
Destination 850 715
Total Price $38,950 $50,615
Total Invoice $36,739 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,486
Model Year20102008
ModelS40RL
TrimT5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/50-17
Total Price$38,950$50,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,950$49,175
Total Invoice$36,739$45,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,739$44,225

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102008
ModelS40RL
TrimT5 R-DesignBase
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,675$6,115
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 Year20102008
ModelS40RL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length176.2 in193.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,495 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 Volume14.3 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested77572%
Total Not Requested30028%

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