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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: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $13,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $12,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelS40S40A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $40,000 $52,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $37,200 $48,827 $65,938
Preferred Package 2,000        
Climate Package 900 900      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400      
Blind spot warning system 700 700      
Proximity key 450 450      
Leather seating surfaces   200      
Premium Plus Package     2,300    
Prestige Package     6,100 6,250  
Technology Package         2,900
Preferred Package 1,880        
Climate Package 846 846      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 511 511 511
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376      
Blind spot warning system 658 658      
Proximity key 423 423      
Leather seating surfaces   188      
Premium Plus Package     2,140    
Prestige Package     5,672 5,813  
Technology Package         2,698
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 8,950 6,800 3,450
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 8,323 6,324 3,209
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $49,875 $60,225 $75,275
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $46,448 $56,076 $70,072

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,722
Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelS40S40A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6M6S7
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)205/50-17205/50-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$36,425$38,025$49,875$60,225$75,275
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,540-1,965-5,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$48,335$58,260$70,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$9,925$21,875
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$46,448$56,076$70,072
Adjustments for Features0-212-1,434-1,830-4,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$45,014$54,246$65,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$9,232$20,343

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

Model Year20112011201520152015
ModelS40S40A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
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
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
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   
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$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$25   
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Headlight washers$50$50  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
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
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,040$3,265$4,580$5,005$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,540$1,965$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-1,434-1,830-4,715

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

Model Year20112015
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 Weight3,364 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 ft312.2 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
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%
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
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 A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested80076%
Total Not Requested25024%
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 A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 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%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested85060%
Total Not Requested56540%

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