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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: $35,275

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $86,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,211

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $79,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelS40S40R8R8R8
TrimT5T5 R-Design4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Preferred Package 2,000        
Climate Package 900 900      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 650 650 650
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400      
Leather seating surfaces   200      
Navigation system     2,100    
iPod integration     100 0 0
Preferred Package 1,880        
Climate Package 846 846      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 605 605 605
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376      
Leather seating surfaces   188      
Navigation system     1,953    
iPod integration     93 0 0
Options (change) 6,650 4,850 2,850 650 650
Options (change) 6,251 4,559 2,651 605 605
Destination 875 875 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $35,275 $36,875 $121,300 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $33,211 $34,715 $113,107 $143,425 $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: $87,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,998
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelS40S40R8R8R8
TrimT5T5 R-Design4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT5T5M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$35,275$36,875$121,300$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features-1,170-1,3950-1,790-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,105$35,480$121,300$152,110$197,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$30,810$76,650
Total Invoice$33,211$34,715$113,107$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features-1,102-1,3130-1,668-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,109$33,402$113,107$141,757$184,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,293$0$28,650$71,218

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelS40S40R8R8R8
TrimT5T5 R-Design4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40 
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$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
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$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250 
USB port$25$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$25   
Compass $0$0$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$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
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   
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$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
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,290$4,895$6,685$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,170$1,395$0$1,790$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,102-1,3130-1,668-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112012
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 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 washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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