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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: $35,325

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $14,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,258

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $11,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelS40S40RL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $45,780
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $40,795
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Technology Package     3,620
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Technology Package     3,221
Options (change) 6,700 4,900 3,620
Options (change) 6,298 4,606 3,221
Destination 875 875 670
Total Price $35,325 $36,925 $50,070
Total Invoice $33,258 $34,762 $44,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,938
Model Year201120112007
ModelS40S40RL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/50-17
Total Price$35,325$36,925$50,070
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,325$36,700$47,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,258$34,762$44,686
Adjustments for Features0-212-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,258$34,550$42,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL

Model Year201120112007
ModelS40S40RL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$2,550$2,775$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-2,490

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112007
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 Weight3,363 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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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested205091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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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