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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: $38,725

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $3,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,451

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $2,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5 R-DesignA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $31,000 $40,400
Base Invoice $30,409 $28,830 $37,572
Climate Package 675    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Navigation system 2,205 2,500 2,500
Proximity key 450    
Blind spot warning system 695    
Prestige Package   7,350  
Climate Package 634    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 443 443
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Navigation system 2,073 2,326 2,326
Proximity key 423    
Blind spot warning system 653    
Prestige Package   6,835  
Options (change) 5,550 10,325 2,975
Options (change) 5,217 9,604 2,769
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $38,725 $42,150 $44,200
Total Invoice $36,451 $39,259 $41,166

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,606
Model Year200920092009
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5 R-DesignA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5211hp I4265hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-17245/45-17
Total Price$38,725$42,150$44,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,290-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,725$40,860$42,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,300
Total Invoice$36,451$39,259$41,166
Adjustments for Features0-1,202-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,451$38,057$39,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,209

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200920092009
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5 R-DesignA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
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  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,640$3,930$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,290$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,202-1,900

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20092009
ModelS40A4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length176.2 in185.2 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height57.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,591 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested222553%
Total Not Requested196547%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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