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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: $35,825

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,725

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5 R-DesignA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $35,900 $49,200
Base Invoice $30,409 $33,388 $45,756
Climate Package 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 575 575
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Proximity key 450    
Sport Package   1,000  
Premium Plus Package   2,100  
Climate Package 634    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 536 536
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Proximity key 423    
Sport Package   930  
Premium Plus Package   1,954  
Options (change) 2,650 3,675 575
Options (change) 2,491 3,420 536
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $35,825 $40,500 $50,700
Total Invoice $33,725 $37,733 $47,217

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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: $3,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,867
Model Year200920162016
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5 R-DesignA4 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$35,825$40,500$50,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,825$39,275$48,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,300
Total Invoice$33,725$37,733$47,217
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-1,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,725$36,592$45,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,646

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200920162016
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5 R-DesignA4 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  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
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
USB port$25  
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
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,265$3,490$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-1,979

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20092016
ModelS40A4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length176.2 in185.1 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height57.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,274 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 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

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