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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: $36,647

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $6,973

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,901

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $6,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $32,500 $47,600
Base Invoice $26,804 $30,227 $44,268
Premium Package 2,350    
Climate Package 412    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475
Proximity key 450   550
Blind spot warning system 695    
Prestige Package   9,750  
Premium Package 2,021    
Climate Package 354    
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Navigation system 1,896    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 443 443
Proximity key 387   511
Blind spot warning system 598    
Prestige Package   9,067  
Options (change) 7,387 10,225 1,025
Options (change) 6,352 9,510 954
Destination 745 895 895
Total Price $36,647 $43,620 $49,520
Total Invoice $33,901 $40,632 $46,117

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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: $4,983
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,877
Model Year200820132013
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,647$43,620$49,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,990-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,647$41,630$48,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,765
Total Invoice$33,901$40,632$46,117
Adjustments for Features0-1,854-1,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,901$38,778$45,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,291

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200820132013
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50 
In-vehicle Internet $150 
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Cornering lights $50 
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,540$4,530$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,990$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,854-1,048

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082013
ModelS40A4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length175.9 in185.1 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height57.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.4 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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested292553%
Total Not Requested261547%

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