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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: $34,875

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $85,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,835

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $79,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40R8
TrimT5T5 R-Design4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $114,200
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $106,206
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 650
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Navigation system     2,000
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 605
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Navigation system     1,860
Options (change) 6,250 4,450 2,650
Options (change) 5,875 4,183 2,465
Destination 875 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $34,875 $36,475 $120,150
Total Invoice $32,835 $34,339 $111,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,026
Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40R8
TrimT5T5 R-Design4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5420hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/35-19
Total Price$34,875$36,475$120,150
Adjustments for Features-945-1,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,930$35,305$120,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$32,835$34,339$111,971
Adjustments for Features-890-1,1010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,945$33,238$111,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,293$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi R8

Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40R8
TrimT5T5 R-Design4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Rear spoiler $200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$4,865$5,090$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$1,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-890-1,1010

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112009
ModelS40R8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length176.2 in174.5 in
Width69.7 in75.0 in
Height57.2 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,364 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 Volume14.3 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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