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Volvo S40 vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,280

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,897

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Encore
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $24,365
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $23,390
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 395
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Premium Group     6,150
Sunroof     900
Navigation system     495
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 359
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Premium Group     5,904
Sunroof     819
Navigation system     450
Options (change) 6,550 4,750 7,940
Options (change) 6,157 4,465 7,532
Destination 875 875 975
Total Price $35,175 $36,775 $33,280
Total Invoice $33,117 $34,621 $31,897

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,062
Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Encore
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/55-18
Total Price$35,175$36,775$33,280
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,175$36,550$30,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,117$34,621$31,897
Adjustments for Features0-212-2,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,117$34,409$29,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Encore
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,590$2,815$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-2,842

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20112018
ModelS40Encore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in100.6 in
Length176.2 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested215096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

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

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested275062%
Total Not Requested168038%

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