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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,532

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $81,318

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,842

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $75,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelS40A8 / S8
TrimT5S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,940 $115,900
Base Invoice $25,359 $107,788
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 412  
Convenience Package 405  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Navigation system 2,120  
Audio Package 895  
Wood trim   0
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 354  
Convenience Package 348  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Navigation system 1,823  
Audio Package 769  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 7,897 0
Options (change) 6,788 0
Destination 695 950
Total Price $35,532 $116,850
Total Invoice $32,842 $108,738

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $66,673
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,268
Model Year20062017
ModelS40A8 / S8
TrimT5S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5605hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16275/35-21
Total Price$35,532$116,850
Adjustments for Features0-14,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,532$102,205
Total Invoice$32,842$108,738
Adjustments for Features0-13,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,842$95,110

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062017
ModelS40A8 / S8
TrimT5S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,300$16,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,628

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062017
ModelS40A8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in117.8 in
Length175.9 in202.6 in
Width69.7 in76.7 in
Height57.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

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