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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: $38,195

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,954

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $3,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5 R-DesignA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $32,300 $47,100
Base Invoice $29,281 $30,040 $43,804
Preferred Package 1,250    
Climate Package 900    
Navigation system 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Blind spot warning system 695 500  
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Prestige Package   8,600  
Navigation Package     2,550
Preferred Package 1,175    
Climate Package 846    
Navigation system 1,692    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 443 443
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Blind spot warning system 653 466  
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Prestige Package   7,998  
Navigation Package     2,371
Options (change) 6,195 9,575 3,025
Options (change) 5,823 8,907 2,814
Destination 850 875 875
Total Price $38,195 $42,750 $51,000
Total Invoice $35,954 $39,822 $47,493

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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: $3,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,946
Model Year201020112011
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5 R-DesignA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$38,195$42,750$51,000
Adjustments for Features0-990-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,195$41,760$49,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,950
Total Invoice$35,954$39,822$47,493
Adjustments for Features0-922-1,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,954$38,900$46,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,392

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201020112011
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 
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$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
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
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250 
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,915$3,905$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$990$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-922-1,201

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20102011
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 Volume14.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested270053%
Total Not Requested244047%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67554%
Total Not Requested56546%

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