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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: $39,397

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,808

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,413

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $5,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelS40TL
TrimT5SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $39,580
Base Invoice $26,804 $37,113
Navigation system 2,205  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,595  
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 412  
AWD 1,850  
Proximity key 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Technology Package   3,730
Navigation system 1,896  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,371  
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 354  
AWD 1,739  
Proximity key 387  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Technology Package   3,452
Options (change) 10,137 3,730
Options (change) 8,864 3,452
Destination 745 895
Total Price $39,397 $44,205
Total Invoice $36,413 $41,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,628
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,940
Model Year20082014
ModelS40TL
TrimT5SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5305hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$39,397$44,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,397$43,025
Total Invoice$36,413$41,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,413$40,353

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082014
ModelS40TL
TrimT5SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,925$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,107

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082014
ModelS40TL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length175.9 in194.0 in
Width69.7 in74.0 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.3,968 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 Volume12.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested265085%
Total Not Requested45015%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105048%
Total Not Requested114052%

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