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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,575

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $27,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,613

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $25,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40A7
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $59,250
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $55,103
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Audi Side Assist Package     500
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 443
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Audi Side Assist Package     467
Options (change) 4,950 3,150 975
Options (change) 4,653 2,961 910
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $33,575 $35,175 $61,100
Total Invoice $31,613 $33,117 $56,888

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,676
Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40A7
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5310hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17255/45-18
Total Price$33,575$35,175$61,100
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,575$34,950$57,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$31,613$33,117$56,888
Adjustments for Features0-212-3,599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,613$32,905$53,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A7

Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40A7
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
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$2,190$2,415$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-3,599

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A7

Model Year20112012
ModelS40A7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in114.7 in
Length176.2 in195.6 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height57.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.4,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.356.0 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%

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%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 3.0T

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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