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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: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelS40S40A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $33,800 $48,100
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $31,434 $44,734
Climate Package 900 900    
Preferred Package 2,000      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 500 500
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Proximity key 450 450    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Prestige Package     5,300 5,900
Climate Package 846 846    
Preferred Package 1,880      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 467 467
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376    
Proximity key 423 423    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Prestige Package     4,927 5,488
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 5,800 6,400
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 5,394 5,955
Destination 875 875 895 895
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $40,495 $55,395
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $37,723 $51,584

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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: $2,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,322
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelS40S40A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,425$38,025$40,495$55,395
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,190-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$39,305$52,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$13,450
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$37,723$51,584
Adjustments for Features0-212-1,109-2,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$36,614$49,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$12,512

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelS40S40A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$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$25  
USB port$25$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
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,890$2,115$3,080$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,190$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-1,109-2,458

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,364 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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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 sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Headlight washers50Yes
Special exterior trim0No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested327564%
Total Not Requested186536%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested150052%
Total Not Requested136548%

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