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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,580

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $41,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,375

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $38,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelS40A8
TrimT5 R-DesignA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $78,050
Base Invoice $30,409 $72,587
Navigation system 2,205  
Climate Package 675  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Navigation system 2,073  
Climate Package 634  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Options (change) 4,405 0
Options (change) 4,141 0
Destination 825 875
Total Price $37,580 $78,925
Total Invoice $35,375 $73,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,637
Model Year20092011
ModelS40A8
TrimT5 R-DesignA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5372hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/45-19
Total Price$37,580$78,925
Adjustments for Features0-6,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,580$71,995
Total Invoice$35,375$73,462
Adjustments for Features0-6,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,375$67,012

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20092011
ModelS40A8
TrimT5 R-DesignA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,775$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,450

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20092011
ModelS40A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in117.8 in
Length176.2 in202.2 in
Width69.7 in76.7 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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