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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: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $39,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $36,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelS40S40A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $75,100 $83,900 $112,500
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $69,844 $78,028 $104,627
Preferred Package 2,000        
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Blind spot warning system 700 700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Proximity key 450 450      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400      
Leather seating surfaces   200      
Wood trim         0
Preferred Package 1,880        
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Blind spot warning system 658 658      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517      
Proximity key 423 423      
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376      
Leather seating surfaces   188      
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 0 0 0
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 895 895 895
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $75,995 $84,795 $113,395
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $70,739 $78,923 $105,522

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,624
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelS40S40A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$36,425$38,025$75,995$84,795$113,395
Adjustments for Features0-225-7,330-7,330-13,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$68,665$77,465$100,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$8,800$31,625
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$70,739$78,923$105,522
Adjustments for Features0-212-6,823-6,822-12,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$63,916$72,101$93,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$8,185$29,411

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelS40S40A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Blind spot warning system$200$200  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$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$100   
Climate Control 
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$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
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$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
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$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$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
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
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 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$3,300$3,525$10,630$10,630$16,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$7,330$7,330$13,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-6,823-6,822-12,195

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,364 lb.4,366 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 Volume14.3 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

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

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