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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,275

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $5,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,088

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $5,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelS40A4
TrimT5 R-DesignA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $37,300
Base Invoice $30,409 $34,690
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 575
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Proximity key 450  
AWD 1,450 2,100
Sport Package   750
Convenience Package   900
Heated front seats   500
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 536
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Proximity key 423  
AWD 1,363 1,952
Sport Package   698
Convenience Package   838
Heated front seats   466
Options (change) 4,100 4,825
Options (change) 3,854 4,490
Destination 825 950
Total Price $37,275 $43,075
Total Invoice $35,088 $40,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,340
Model Year20092017
ModelS40A4
TrimT5 R-DesignA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5252hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,275$43,075
Adjustments for Features0-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,275$40,175
Total Invoice$35,088$40,130
Adjustments for Features0-2,702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,088$37,428

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4

Model Year20092017
ModelS40A4
TrimT5 R-DesignA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,890$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,702

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4

Model Year20092017
ModelS40A4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length176.2 in186.1 in
Width69.7 in72.5 in
Height57.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,626 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 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 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%

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