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Volvo S40 vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,025

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $19,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,916

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $17,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelS40S40RLX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $50,530
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Climate Package 900 900  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Climate Package 846 846  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Options (change) 7,400 5,600 0
Options (change) 6,956 5,264 0
Destination 875 875 950
Total Price $36,025 $37,625 $55,400
Total Invoice $33,916 $35,420 $51,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,741
Model Year201120112017
ModelS40S40RLX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5310hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$36,025$37,625$55,400
Adjustments for Features0-225-5,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,025$37,400$50,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,916$35,420$51,480
Adjustments for Features0-212-4,823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,916$35,208$46,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year201120112017
ModelS40S40RLX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
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 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,675$3,900$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-4,823

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20112017
ModelS40RLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length176.2 in196.1 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.3 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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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