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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: $4,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,954

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020152015
ModelS40A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5 R-DesignA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $35,500 $48,400
Base Invoice $29,281 $33,017 $45,012
Climate Package 900    
Preferred Package 1,250    
Navigation system 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Blind spot warning system 695    
Technology Package   2,900 2,900
Premium Plus Package   2,100  
Sport Package   1,000  
Climate Package 846    
Preferred Package 1,175    
Navigation system 1,692    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 511 511
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Blind spot warning system 653    
Technology Package   2,698 2,698
Premium Plus Package   1,954  
Sport Package   930  
Options (change) 6,195 6,550 3,450
Options (change) 5,823 6,093 3,209
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $38,195 $42,975 $52,775
Total Invoice $35,954 $40,035 $49,146

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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: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,530
Model Year201020152015
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$38,195$42,975$52,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,665-2,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,195$41,310$50,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,900
Total Invoice$35,954$40,035$49,146
Adjustments for Features0-1,551-2,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,954$38,484$46,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,273

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201020152015
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$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$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
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$2,290$3,955$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,665$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,551-2,389

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20102015
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 Volume14.3 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
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested81549%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested81549%

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