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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: $34,875

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $44,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,835

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $41,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40A8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $78,750
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $73,237
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Options (change) 6,250 4,450 0
Options (change) 5,875 4,183 0
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $34,875 $36,475 $79,625
Total Invoice $32,835 $34,339 $74,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,315
Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40A8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5372hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17255/45-19
Total Price$34,875$36,475$79,625
Adjustments for Features0-225-6,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,875$36,250$73,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$32,835$34,339$74,112
Adjustments for Features0-212-5,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,835$34,127$68,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8

Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40A8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
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$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$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 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 
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$2,575$2,800$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-5,962

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,364 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 Volume14.3 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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