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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: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120212021
ModelS40S40TLXTLX
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $37,500 $52,300
Preferred Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Proximity key 450 450    
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
A-Spec Package     0 0
Preferred Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Proximity key 423 423    
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
A-Spec Package     0 0
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 0 0
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 0 0
Destination 875 875 1,045 1,045
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $38,545 $53,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,417
Model Year2011201120212021
ModelS40S40TLXTLX
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T10T10
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17255/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$36,425$38,025$38,545$53,345
Adjustments for Features0-225-6,265-8,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$32,280$45,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$12,900

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2011201120212021
ModelS40S40TLXTLX
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,700$3,925$9,965$11,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$6,265$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-170-160

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20112021
ModelS40TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in113.0 in
Length176.2 in194.6 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height57.2 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.5 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 seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested220098%
Total Not Requested502%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested292556%
Total Not Requested231544%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX Type S

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested292556%
Total Not Requested231544%

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