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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: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $12,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $11,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014201420142014
ModelS40S40A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $43,100 $55,100 $57,500 $73,400
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $40,084 $51,244 $53,477 $68,262
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) 550 550 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400        
Proximity key 450 450        
Leather seating surfaces   200        
Premium Plus Package     4,300      
Audi Side Assist Package     600 600 600  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0
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) 517 517 467 467 467 467
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376        
Proximity key 423 423        
Leather seating surfaces   188        
Premium Plus Package     4,000      
Audi Side Assist Package     558 558 558  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 5,400 1,100 1,100 500
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 5,025 1,025 1,025 467
Destination 875 875 895 895 895 895
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $49,395 $57,095 $59,495 $74,795
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $46,004 $53,164 $55,397 $69,624

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,171
Model Year201120112014201420142014
ModelS40S40A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5220hp I4310hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8
TransmissionT5T5CVT-8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 10?, 10?, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$36,425$38,025$49,395$57,095$59,495$74,795
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,655-3,705-3,705-7,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$47,740$53,390$55,790$67,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$5,650$8,050$19,900
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$46,004$53,164$55,397$69,624
Adjustments for Features0-212-1,541-3,450-3,450-6,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$44,463$49,714$51,947$62,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$5,251$7,484$18,501

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year201120112014201420142014
ModelS40S40A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,665$2,890$4,320$6,370$6,370$9,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,655$3,705$3,705$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-1,541-3,450-3,450-6,660

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,364 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 Volume14.3 ft314.1 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
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, 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 / S6 A6 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested165053%
Total Not Requested144047%
Audi Side Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Audi Side Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI

Audi Side Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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