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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: $85,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,375

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $79,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelS40R8R8R8R8
TrimT5 R-DesignV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,350 $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900
Base Invoice $30,409 $107,787 $143,127 $161,355 $185,907
Climate Package 675        
Navigation system 2,205 2,100      
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 650 650 650 650
Leather seating surfaces 200        
iPod integration   100 100 100 100
Climate Package 634        
Navigation system 2,073 1,953      
Xenon HID headlights 752        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 605 605 605 605
Leather seating surfaces 188        
iPod integration   93 93 93 93
Options (change) 4,405 2,850 750 750 750
Options (change) 4,141 2,651 698 698 698
Destination 825 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700
Total Price $37,580 $123,000 $158,900 $178,500 $203,600
Total Invoice $35,375 $114,688 $148,075 $166,303 $189,555

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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: $84,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,898
Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelS40R8R8R8R8
TrimT5 R-DesignV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10
TransmissionT5M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$37,580$123,000$158,900$178,500$203,600
Adjustments for Features0-445-2,245-5,620-6,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,580$122,555$156,655$172,880$196,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,100$50,325$74,075
Total Invoice$35,375$114,688$148,075$166,303$189,555
Adjustments for Features0-415-2,092-5,236-6,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,375$114,273$145,983$161,067$183,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,710$46,794$68,793

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelS40R8R8R8R8
TrimT5 R-DesignV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000$4000
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125    
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$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$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250$250
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)   $100$100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300$300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100$100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser    $200
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
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$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250  
USB port$25    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Chronometer $100$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$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Carbon fiber trim   $200$200
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,040$6,485$8,285$11,660$13,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$445$2,245$5,620$6,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-415-2,092-5,236-6,489

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092015
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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