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Volvo S40 vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,025

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $6,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,916

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $6,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelS40S40TL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $36,030
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $33,828
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Proximity key 450 450  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Advance Package     5,930
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Proximity key 423 423  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Advance Package     5,488
Options (change) 7,400 5,600 5,930
Options (change) 6,956 5,264 5,488
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $36,025 $37,625 $42,855
Total Invoice $33,916 $35,420 $40,211

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,798
Model Year201120112014
ModelS40S40TL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$36,025$37,625$42,855
Adjustments for Features0-225-530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,025$37,400$42,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,916$35,420$40,211
Adjustments for Features0-212-497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,916$35,208$39,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura TL

Model Year201120112014
ModelS40S40TL
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
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 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
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 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,750$2,975$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-497

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112014
ModelS40TL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length176.2 in194.0 in
Width69.7 in74.0 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,726 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested220098%
Total Not Requested502%
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 TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested159051%

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