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Volvo S40 vs. Audi SQ5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Audi SQ5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $22,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $20,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40SQ5
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $54,300
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $50,500
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 575
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Navigation Package     2,600
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 536
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Navigation Package     2,418
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 3,175
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 2,954
Destination 875 875 975
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $58,450
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $54,429

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,115
Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40SQ5
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5354hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17255/45-20
Total Price$36,425$38,025$58,450
Adjustments for Features0-225-8,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$49,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$54,429
Adjustments for Features0-212-8,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$46,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40SQ5
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,665$3,890$12,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-8,022

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20112018
ModelS40SQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in111.2 in
Length176.2 in183.9 in
Width69.7 in74.5 in
Height57.2 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.4,398 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.360.4 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
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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 recirculation100Yes
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested79055%

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