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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $22,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $20,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40A6
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $49,900
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $46,408
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Audi Side Assist Package     500
Prestige Package     6,880
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 443
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Audi Side Assist Package     467
Prestige Package     6,398
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 7,855
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 7,308
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $58,630
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $54,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,616
Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40A6
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5310hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$36,425$38,025$58,630
Adjustments for Features0-225-5,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$53,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$54,591
Adjustments for Features0-212-4,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$49,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A6

Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40A6
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,365$2,590$7,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-4,683

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A6

Model Year20112012
ModelS40A6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in114.7 in
Length176.2 in193.9 in
Width69.7 in73.8 in
Height57.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.4,045 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 Volume14.3 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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
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 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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested225048%
Total Not Requested246552%

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