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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: $38,195

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $77,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,954

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $71,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelS40A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimT5 R-DesignS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $114,900 $114,900
Base Invoice $29,281 $106,858 $106,858
Preferred Package 1,250    
Climate Package 900    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Blind spot warning system 695    
Navigation system 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Wood trim   0 0
Preferred Package 1,175    
Climate Package 846    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Blind spot warning system 653    
Navigation system 1,692    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Wood trim   0 0
Options (change) 6,195 0 0
Options (change) 5,823 0 0
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $38,195 $115,825 $115,825
Total Invoice $35,954 $107,783 $107,783

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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: $61,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,177
Model Year201020162016
ModelS40A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimT5 R-DesignS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5520hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17275/35-21275/35-21
Total Price$38,195$115,825$115,825
Adjustments for Features0-15,745-13,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,195$100,080$101,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$35,954$107,783$107,783
Adjustments for Features0-14,652-13,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,954$93,131$94,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,629

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201020162016
ModelS40A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimT5 R-DesignS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack $50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
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$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,575$19,320$17,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15,745$13,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,652-13,023

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20102016
ModelS40A8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in117.8 in
Length176.2 in202.6 in
Width69.7 in76.7 in
Height57.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,274 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 Volume14.3 ft314.2 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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