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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: $38,497

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,998

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,640

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelS40TLX
TrimT53.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $35,320
Base Invoice $26,804 $33,171
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 412  
Navigation system 2,205  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Proximity key 450  
Blind spot warning system 695  
AWD 1,850 2,200
Technology Package   4,055
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 354  
Navigation system 1,896  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Proximity key 387  
Blind spot warning system 598  
AWD 1,739 2,036
Technology Package   3,753
Options (change) 9,237 6,255
Options (change) 8,091 5,789
Destination 745 920
Total Price $38,497 $42,495
Total Invoice $35,640 $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: $733
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,176
Model Year20082015
ModelS40TLX
TrimT53.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5290hp V6
TransmissionT5T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$38,497$42,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,497$39,230
Total Invoice$35,640$39,880
Adjustments for Features0-3,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,640$36,816

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082015
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
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$4,750$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,064

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082015
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
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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested180049%
Total Not Requested189051%

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