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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,725

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $9,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,451

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $8,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelS40A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimT5 R-DesignA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $42,200 $50,400 $71,900
Base Invoice $30,409 $39,246 $46,872 $66,868
Climate Package 675      
Blind spot warning system 695      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Navigation system 2,205      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 475 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 200      
Proximity key 450      
Audi Side Assist Package   500 500 500
Premium Plus Package   4,300 4,300  
Aluminum trim   0 0 0
Climate Package 634      
Blind spot warning system 653      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Navigation system 2,073      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 443 443 443
Leather seating surfaces 188      
Proximity key 423      
Audi Side Assist Package   467 467 467
Premium Plus Package   4,000 4,000  
Aluminum trim   0 0 0
Options (change) 5,550 5,275 5,275 975
Options (change) 5,217 4,910 4,910 910
Destination 825 895 895 895
Total Price $38,725 $48,370 $56,570 $73,770
Total Invoice $36,451 $45,051 $52,677 $68,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A6 / S6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,523
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelS40A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimT5 R-DesignA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5211hp I4310hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT5CVT-8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 10?, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$38,725$48,370$56,570$73,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,230-4,480-7,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,725$46,140$52,090$66,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,950$19,950
Total Invoice$36,451$45,051$52,677$68,673
Adjustments for Features0-2,077-4,172-7,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,451$42,974$48,505$61,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,531$18,550

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelS40A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimT5 R-DesignA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$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   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals   $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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,815$5,045$7,295$10,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,230$4,480$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,077-4,172-7,149

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20092013
ModelS40A6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in114.7 in
Length176.2 in193.9 in
Width69.7 in73.8 in
Height57.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 2.0T

Audi Side Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
245/45HR18 tires400No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested140045%
Total Not Requested169055%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Audi Side Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
245/45HR18 tires400No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested140045%
Total Not Requested169055%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Audi Side Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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