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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: $5,328

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,901

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $5,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $35,500 $48,400
Base Invoice $26,804 $33,017 $45,012
Premium Package 2,350    
Climate Package 412    
Navigation system 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Blind spot warning system 695    
Proximity key 450    
Technology Package   2,900 2,900
Premium Plus Package   2,100  
Premium Package 2,021    
Climate Package 354    
Navigation system 1,896    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 511 511
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Blind spot warning system 598    
Proximity key 387    
Technology Package   2,698 2,698
Premium Plus Package   1,954  
Options (change) 7,387 5,550 3,450
Options (change) 6,352 5,163 3,209
Destination 745 925 925
Total Price $36,647 $41,975 $52,775
Total Invoice $33,901 $39,105 $49,146

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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: $3,688
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,676
Model Year200820152015
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,647$41,975$52,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,640-2,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,647$40,335$49,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,450
Total Invoice$33,901$39,105$49,146
Adjustments for Features0-1,528-2,784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,901$37,577$46,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,785

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200820152015
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$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 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$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  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,740$3,380$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,640$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,528-2,784

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082015
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested86552%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested86552%

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