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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: $36,535

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $662

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,659

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5A4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $28,240 $34,490 $46,400
Base Invoice $26,804 $26,043 $31,811 $42,758
Premium Package 2,350 1,850 1,050 2,900
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Dynamic Trim Package 1,695      
Climate Package 412      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 450 450 450
Navigation system 2,205 1,950 1,950 1,950
Technology Package   1,275 1,275  
Sunroof   1,400 1,000  
Headlight washers   150 150  
Tire-pressure monitor   250 250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250 250  
Premium Package 2,021 1,684 956 2,639
Xenon HID headlights 688      
Dynamic Trim Package 1,457      
Climate Package 354      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 410 410 410
Navigation system 1,896 1,775 1,775 1,775
Technology Package   1,160 1,160  
Sunroof   1,274 910  
Headlight washers   137 137  
Tire-pressure monitor   228 228 228
Sport suspension (upgrade)   228 228  
Options (change) 7,937 7,575 6,375 5,550
Options (change) 6,824 6,896 5,804 5,052
Destination 745 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $37,197 $36,535 $41,585 $54,370
Total Invoice $34,373 $33,659 $38,335 $50,230

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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: $298
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $173
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5A4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT5M6CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8150, 10150, 10150, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$37,197$36,535$41,585$54,370
Adjustments for Features-9600-1,150-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,237$36,535$40,435$52,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,900$15,735
Total Invoice$34,373$33,659$38,335$50,230
Adjustments for Features-8870-1,060-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,486$33,659$37,275$48,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,616$14,631

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5A4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,140$1,180$2,330$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$0$1,150$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-8870-1,060-1,940

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082006
ModelS40A4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length175.9 in180.6 in
Width69.7 in69.8 in
Height57.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.4 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 seat50Yes
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 Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85087%
Total Not Requested12513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested85054%
Total Not Requested72546%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85087%
Total Not Requested12513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested55043%
Total Not Requested72557%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested180085%
Total Not Requested32515%

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