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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: $38,030

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $35,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,798

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $32,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelS40A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimT5 R-DesignA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $72,200 $80,900 $110,000
Base Invoice $30,409 $67,146 $75,238 $102,300
Navigation system 2,205      
Climate Package 675      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525      
Leather seating surfaces 200      
Proximity key 450      
Wood trim       0
Navigation system 2,073      
Climate Package 634      
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494      
Leather seating surfaces 188      
Proximity key 423      
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 4,855 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,564 0 0 0
Destination 825 895 895 895
Total Price $38,030 $73,095 $81,795 $110,895
Total Invoice $35,798 $68,041 $76,133 $103,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,955
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelS40A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimT5 R-DesignA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$38,030$73,095$81,795$110,895
Adjustments for Features0-6,755-6,755-13,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,030$66,340$75,040$97,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,700$30,825
Total Invoice$35,798$68,041$76,133$103,195
Adjustments for Features0-6,288-6,287-12,777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,798$61,753$69,846$90,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,093$28,665

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelS40A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimT5 R-DesignA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key$250  $250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250
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$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$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$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,550$10,305$10,305$17,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,755$6,755$13,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,288-6,287-12,777

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20092013
ModelS40A8 / S8
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.4,377 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 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.2 ft3

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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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