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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,725

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $10,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,451

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $9,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelS40A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimT5 R-DesignA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,350 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $30,409 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
Climate Package 675      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Navigation system 2,205      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 475 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 200      
Proximity key 450   550  
Blind spot warning system 695      
Sport Package   750    
Prestige Package   9,450    
Navigation Package     3,050  
Climate Package 634      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Navigation system 2,073      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 443 443 443
Leather seating surfaces 188      
Proximity key 423   511  
Blind spot warning system 653      
Sport Package   697    
Prestige Package   8,789    
Navigation Package     2,837  
Options (change) 5,550 10,675 4,075 475
Options (change) 5,217 9,929 3,791 443
Destination 825 895 895 895
Total Price $38,725 $49,420 $55,870 $70,270
Total Invoice $36,451 $46,025 $52,024 $65,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,185
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelS40A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimT5 R-DesignA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8505, 14180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$38,725$49,420$55,870$70,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,565-1,890-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,725$46,855$53,980$66,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,125$19,240
Total Invoice$36,451$46,025$52,024$65,416
Adjustments for Features0-2,389-1,760-3,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,451$43,636$50,264$61,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,628$17,893

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelS40A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimT5 R-DesignA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250  
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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Cornering lights $50 $50
Headlight washers$50  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,240$6,805$6,130$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,565$1,890$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,389-1,760-3,887

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20092013
ModelS40A5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in108.3 in
Length176.2 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested250059%
Total Not Requested171541%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested65044%
Total Not Requested81556%

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