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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,275

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $7,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,211

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $6,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelS40S40A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA4 3.2S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $36,300 $48,610 $66,910
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $33,761 $45,207 $62,227
Preferred Package 2,000        
Climate Package 900 900      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces   200      
Convenience Package     1,700 2,125  
Aluminum trim     0   0
iPod integration     0 0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250    
Bluetooth cell phone link     500 500  
Navigation system     2,100 1,950  
Premium Package         4,000
Preferred Package 1,880        
Climate Package 846 846      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 443 443  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 325 325  
Leather seating surfaces   188      
Convenience Package     1,580 1,977  
Aluminum trim     0   0
iPod integration     0 0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233    
Bluetooth cell phone link     466 466  
Navigation system     1,953 1,813  
Premium Package         3,720
Options (change) 6,650 4,850 5,375 5,400 4,000
Options (change) 6,251 4,559 5,000 5,024 3,720
Destination 875 875 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $35,275 $36,875 $42,450 $56,485 $73,785
Total Invoice $33,211 $34,715 $39,536 $52,706 $68,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,381
Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelS40S40A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA4 3.2S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT5T5CVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12150, 10215, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/40-18235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,275$36,875$42,450$56,485$73,785
Adjustments for Features-60-2850-1,250-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,215$36,590$42,450$55,235$71,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$12,785$29,035
Total Invoice$33,211$34,715$39,536$52,706$68,822
Adjustments for Features-56-2680-1,166-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,155$34,447$39,536$51,540$66,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$12,004$27,141

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20112011200820082008
ModelS40S40A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA4 3.2S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row    $125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100
Ski sack   $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$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
Headlight washers$50$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers    $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,915$3,140$2,855$4,105$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$60$285$0$1,250$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-56-2680-1,166-2,145

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20112008
ModelS40A4 / S4 / RS4
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested750115%
Total Not Requested-100-15%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested42525%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested77556%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested122554%

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