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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: $37,500

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $37,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,301

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $34,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelS40A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimT5 R-DesignA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $74,050 $96,200
Base Invoice $29,281 $68,867 $89,465
Preferred Package 1,250    
Climate Package 900    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Navigation system 1,800    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Preferred Package 1,175    
Climate Package 846    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Navigation system 1,692    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Options (change) 5,500 0 0
Options (change) 5,170 0 0
Destination 850 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $37,500 $74,875 $99,125
Total Invoice $35,301 $69,692 $92,390

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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: $30,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,978
Model Year201020092009
ModelS40A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimT5 R-DesignA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$37,500$74,875$99,125
Adjustments for Features0-6,890-7,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,500$67,985$91,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,350
Total Invoice$35,301$69,692$92,390
Adjustments for Features0-6,413-7,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,301$63,279$85,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,850

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201020092009
ModelS40A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimT5 R-DesignA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
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  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,900$9,790$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,890$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,413-7,261

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20102009
ModelS40A8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in115.9 in
Length176.2 in199.3 in
Width69.7 in74.6 in
Height57.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.3 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 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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