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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: $86,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,211

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $80,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelS40S40R8R8R8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $114,900 $151,200 $170,545
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $106,857 $140,616 $158,607
Preferred Package 2,000        
Climate Package 900 900      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 650 650 650
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400      
Leather seating surfaces   200      
Navigation system     2,100    
iPod integration     100 100 100
Power front seats         2,000
Preferred Package 1,880        
Climate Package 846 846      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880      
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 605 605 605
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376      
Leather seating surfaces   188      
Navigation system     1,953    
iPod integration     93 93 93
Power front seats         1,860
Options (change) 6,650 4,850 2,850 750 2,750
Options (change) 6,251 4,559 2,651 698 2,558
Destination 875 875 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $35,275 $36,875 $122,000 $156,200 $177,545
Total Invoice $33,211 $34,715 $113,758 $145,564 $165,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,037
Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelS40S40R8R8R8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionT5T5M6M6M6
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$122,000$156,200$177,545
Adjustments for Features-520-7450-1,340-5,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,755$36,130$122,000$154,860$172,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$32,860$50,080
Total Invoice$33,211$34,715$113,758$145,564$165,415
Adjustments for Features-490-7010-1,249-5,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,721$34,014$113,758$144,315$160,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,293$0$30,557$46,565

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112011201420142014
ModelS40S40R8R8R8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
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   
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 $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
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 
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$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
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   
Chronometer  $100$100$100
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$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$100   
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
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  
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$5,915$6,140$5,395$6,735$10,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$520$745$0$1,340$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-490-7010-1,249-5,092

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,364 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 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 V8

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

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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