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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,542

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,753

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,991

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5A4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,940 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $25,359 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025      
Premium Package 2,195      
Climate Package 412      
Convenience Package 405      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 575 575 575
Stability control 695      
Xenon HID headlights 700      
Sport Package   750 750  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741      
Premium Package 1,887      
Climate Package 354      
Convenience Package 348      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 536 536 536
Stability control 597      
Xenon HID headlights 602      
Sport Package   698 698  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
Options (change) 6,907 2,320 1,325 575
Options (change) 5,937 2,160 1,234 536
Destination 695 975 975 975
Total Price $34,542 $39,295 $42,800 $52,950
Total Invoice $31,991 $36,615 $39,875 $49,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,303
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,409
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5A4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionM6S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6180, 10180, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$34,542$39,295$42,800$52,950
Adjustments for Features0-3,450-4,850-8,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,542$35,845$37,950$44,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,105$8,255
Total Invoice$31,991$36,615$39,875$49,313
Adjustments for Features0-3,215-4,519-8,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,991$33,400$35,356$41,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,956$7,671

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5A4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo organizer$100   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge   $75
Headlight washers$50   
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,790$5,240$6,640$10,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,450$4,850$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,215-4,519-8,242

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20062018
ModelS40A4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length175.9 in186.1 in
Width69.7 in72.5 in
Height57.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
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 seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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