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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: $37,580

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $84,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,375

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $78,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelS40R8R8R8
TrimT5 R-DesignV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,350 $114,900 $151,200 $170,545
Base Invoice $30,409 $106,857 $140,616 $158,607
Climate Package 675      
Navigation system 2,205 2,100    
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces 200      
iPod integration   100 100 100
Climate Package 634      
Navigation system 2,073 1,953    
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 605 605 605
Leather seating surfaces 188      
iPod integration   93 93 93
Options (change) 4,405 2,850 750 750
Options (change) 4,141 2,651 698 698
Destination 825 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $37,580 $122,000 $156,200 $175,545
Total Invoice $35,375 $113,758 $145,564 $163,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $84,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,145
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelS40R8R8R8
TrimT5 R-DesignV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionT5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$37,580$122,000$156,200$175,545
Adjustments for Features0-255-1,595-5,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,580$121,745$154,605$170,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,860$48,780
Total Invoice$35,375$113,758$145,564$163,555
Adjustments for Features0-238-1,486-4,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,375$113,520$144,078$158,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,558$45,358

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi R8

Model Year2009201420142014
ModelS40R8R8R8
TrimT5 R-DesignV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)   $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250 
USB port$25   
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   
Chronometer $100$100$100
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$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,940$6,195$7,535$10,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255$1,595$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-238-1,486-4,677

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092014
ModelS40R8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length176.2 in175.0 in
Width69.7 in75.0 in
Height57.2 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.0 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 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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