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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: $8,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $7,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelS40S40A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $35,500 $48,400
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $33,017 $45,012
Preferred Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Proximity key 450 450    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Premium Plus Package     2,100  
Sport Package     1,000  
Prestige Package     5,300 5,900
Preferred Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 511 511
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376    
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Proximity key 423 423    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Premium Plus Package     1,954  
Sport Package     930  
Prestige Package     4,928 5,488
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 8,950 6,450
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 8,323 5,999
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $45,375 $55,775
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $42,265 $51,936

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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: $7,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,399
Model Year2011201120152015
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$45,375$55,775
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,690-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$43,685$53,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$9,500
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$42,265$51,936
Adjustments for Features0-212-1,574-2,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$40,691$49,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$8,833

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2011201120152015
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
Headlight washers$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$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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,940$2,165$3,630$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,690$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-1,574-2,412

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112015
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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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 washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 Requested150061%
Total Not Requested96539%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 Requested150061%
Total Not Requested96539%

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