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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: $38,342

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,953

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,358

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5A4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $26,804 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Dynamic Trim Package 1,695      
Premium Package 2,350      
Climate Package 412      
Blind spot warning system 695      
Navigation system 2,205      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 575 575 575
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Proximity key 450      
Sport Package   750 750  
Convenience Package   1,000 1,000  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,600
Dynamic Trim Package 1,457      
Premium Package 2,021      
Climate Package 354      
Blind spot warning system 598      
Navigation system 1,896      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 536 536 536
Xenon HID headlights 688      
Proximity key 387      
Sport Package   698 698  
Convenience Package   930 930  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,418
Options (change) 9,082 3,320 2,325 3,175
Options (change) 7,809 3,090 2,164 2,954
Destination 745 975 975 975
Total Price $38,342 $40,295 $43,800 $55,550
Total Invoice $35,358 $37,545 $40,805 $51,731

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $197
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $184
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5A4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT5S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8180, 10180, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$38,342$40,295$43,800$55,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,150-3,550-8,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,342$38,145$40,250$47,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,105$9,290
Total Invoice$35,358$37,545$40,805$51,731
Adjustments for Features0-2,003-3,307-7,557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,358$35,542$37,498$44,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,956$8,632

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5A4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
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  $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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
Navigation system$600  $600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
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   
Boost gauge   $75
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
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
Metal pedals   $75
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$3,465$5,615$7,015$11,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150$3,550$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,003-3,307-7,557

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082018
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
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 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive15No
Total Requested60043%
Total Not Requested79057%

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