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Volvo S40 vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $14,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $13,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Q5
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $42,500
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $39,526
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Prestige Package     7,200
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 443
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Prestige Package     6,696
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 7,675
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 7,139
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $51,050
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $47,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,973
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Q5
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/55-19
Total Price$36,425$38,025$51,050
Adjustments for Features0-225-5,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$45,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$47,540
Adjustments for Features0-212-5,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$42,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Q5
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,815$3,040$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-5,275

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20112011
ModelS40Q5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.5 in
Length176.2 in182.2 in
Width69.7 in74.0 in
Height57.2 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.355.1 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%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested177565%
Total Not Requested94035%

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