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Volvo S40 vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,087

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $82,613

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,999

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $77,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelS40R8R8R8
TrimT54.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,515 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $26,804 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Premium Package 2,350      
Dynamic Trim Package 1,340      
Climate Package 412      
Dynaudio Package 895      
Navigation system 2,205 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 650 650 650
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,350      
Polished alloy wheels   500 500  
Premium Package 2,021      
Dynamic Trim Package 1,153      
Climate Package 354      
Dynaudio Package 769      
Navigation system 1,896 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 605 605 605
Xenon HID headlights 688      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161      
Polished alloy wheels   465 465  
Options (change) 9,827 3,250 1,150 650
Options (change) 8,450 3,023 1,070 605
Destination 745 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $39,087 $121,700 $154,400 $200,800
Total Invoice $35,999 $113,479 $143,890 $186,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $83,983
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,742
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelS40R8R8R8
TrimT54.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT5M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$39,087$121,700$154,400$200,800
Adjustments for Features-1,3700-1,790-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,717$121,700$152,610$197,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,910$76,250
Total Invoice$35,999$113,479$143,890$186,979
Adjustments for Features-1,2620-1,668-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,737$113,479$142,222$184,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,743$70,846

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi R8

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelS40R8R8R8
TrimT54.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels   $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Dampers, manually adjustable   $400
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,365$4,995$6,785$7,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,370$0$1,790$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2620-1,668-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082012
ModelS40R8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length175.9 in174.5 in
Width69.7 in75.0 in
Height57.2 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested160052%
Total Not Requested150048%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 5.2

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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