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

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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $10,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $9,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201020102010
ModelS40S40A5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Preferred Package 2,000        
Climate Package 900 900      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475 475 475
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400      
Blind spot warning system 700 700      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Proximity key 450 450      
Leather seating surfaces   200      
Driver Assist Package     900 900 900
Prestige Package     8,300 4,800 5,700
Preferred Package 1,880        
Climate Package 846 846      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 443 443 443
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376      
Blind spot warning system 658 658      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Proximity key 423 423      
Leather seating surfaces   188      
Driver Assist Package     837 837 837
Prestige Package     7,719 4,464 5,302
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 9,675 6,175 7,075
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 8,999 5,744 6,582
Destination 875 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $46,500 $51,000 $61,600
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $43,304 $47,489 $57,439

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,253
Model Year20112011201020102010
ModelS40S40A5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,425$38,025$46,500$51,000$61,600
Adjustments for Features0-225-815-1,765-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$45,685$49,235$60,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$3,550$14,500
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$43,304$47,489$57,439
Adjustments for Features0-212-759-1,643-1,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$42,545$45,846$56,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$3,301$13,575

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20112011201020102010
ModelS40S40A5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300$300
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
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   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,115$3,340$3,930$4,880$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$815$1,765$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-759-1,643-1,319

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20112010
ModelS40A5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in108.3 in
Length176.2 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,364 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 Volume14.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%
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 A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested260072%
Total Not Requested99028%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147571%
Total Not Requested61529%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147571%
Total Not Requested61529%

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