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Volvo S40 vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,457

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,038

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,674

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelS40TLX
TrimT53.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,940 $35,320
Base Invoice $25,359 $33,171
Premium Package 2,195  
Convenience Package 305  
Climate Package 412  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Navigation system 2,120  
Audio Package 895  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,775 2,200
Technology Package   4,055
Premium Package 1,887  
Convenience Package 262  
Climate Package 354  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
Navigation system 1,823  
Audio Package 769  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,668 2,036
Technology Package   3,753
Options (change) 10,822 6,255
Options (change) 9,620 5,789
Destination 695 920
Total Price $38,457 $42,495
Total Invoice $35,674 $39,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $696
Model Year20062015
ModelS40TLX
TrimT53.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5290hp V6
TransmissionT5T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-18
Total Price$38,457$42,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,457$38,755
Total Invoice$35,674$39,880
Adjustments for Features0-3,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,674$36,370

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20062015
ModelS40TLX
TrimT53.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,700$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,510

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20062015
ModelS40TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length175.9 in190.3 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested240098%
Total Not Requested502%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185050%
Total Not Requested184050%

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