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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: $35,275

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,211

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelS40S40A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $28,240 $34,490 $46,400
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $26,043 $31,811 $42,758
Preferred Package 2,000        
Climate Package 900 900      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 450 450 450
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces   200      
Technology Package     1,275 1,275  
Sunroof     1,400 1,000  
Premium Package     1,850 1,050 2,900
Headlight washers     150 150  
Tire-pressure monitor     250 250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250 250  
Bluetooth cell phone link     500 500 500
Navigation system     1,950 1,950 1,950
Bose 215W 10 speakers         1,000
Preferred Package 1,880        
Climate Package 846 846      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 410 410 410
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 319 319 319
Leather seating surfaces   188      
Technology Package     1,160 1,160  
Sunroof     1,274 910  
Premium Package     1,684 956 2,639
Headlight washers     137 137  
Tire-pressure monitor     228 228 228
Sport suspension (upgrade)     228 228  
Bluetooth cell phone link     455 455 455
Navigation system     1,775 1,775 1,775
Bose 215W 10 speakers         910
Options (change) 6,650 4,850 8,425 7,225 7,400
Options (change) 6,251 4,559 7,670 6,578 6,736
Destination 875 875 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $35,275 $36,875 $37,385 $42,435 $56,220
Total Invoice $33,211 $34,715 $34,433 $39,109 $51,914

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,291
Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelS40S40A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12150, 10150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,275$36,875$37,385$42,435$56,220
Adjustments for Features-1,135-1,3600-1,150-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,140$35,515$37,385$41,285$53,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$3,900$16,535
Total Invoice$33,211$34,715$34,433$39,109$51,914
Adjustments for Features-1,069-1,2800-1,060-2,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,142$33,435$34,433$38,049$49,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,293$0$3,616$15,357

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelS40S40A4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
HD radio$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass $0$0$0$0
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,440$2,665$1,305$2,455$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$1,360$0$1,150$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,069-1,2800-1,060-2,124

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112006
ModelS40A4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length176.2 in180.6 in
Width69.7 in69.8 in
Height57.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85087%
Total Not Requested12513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested82552%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85087%
Total Not Requested12513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested82565%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested170080%
Total Not Requested42520%

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